Monday May 16, 1966: on this day

May 16, 1966 was the 136th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 16, 1966 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 16, 1966, who was born and died on May 16, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas), movies (e.g. Nevada Smith, directed by Henry Hathaway), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1966?


May 16, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 136th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1966 can also be written as 5/16/1966 in the US and as 16/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1966: What happened on that day?


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May 16, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 16, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 16, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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May 16, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1966 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:57 am and setting at 05:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Who was born on May 16, 1966?


Famous people born on May 16, 1966:

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Scott Reeves
    Scott Reeves

    American actor and singer (blue county).

  • Giovanni Soldini

    Italian sailor who rose up to international prominence starting in 1991.

  • Thurman Thomas

    American athlete who ran back for the nfl buffalo bills between 1988-1999.

  • Celia Ireland

    Australian actress.

  • Scott Reeves in Santa Monica

    California, usa; actor (ryan-the young and the restless).

  • Janet Jackson in Gary

    Indiana, usa; michael jackson's sister (control).

  • Metin Şentürk

    Turkish singer.

  • Sommore

    American actress producer and screenwriter.

  • Greg Wise

    Actor.

  • Sean Quilty

    Australian marathon runner (olympics-1996).

  • Giuseppe Ferazzoli
  • Ice One
  • Brad Silverman
  • Richard Stannard

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

  • Jim Sturgess
    Jim Sturgess

    English actor and singer-songwriter.

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May 16, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 3 days old,

or 3018 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21127 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1966.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1966?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 16, 1966.

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May 16, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1966:

  • Randolph Turpin

    British boxer who became the world middleweight champion in 1951.

  • Robert Pražák

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

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May 16, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1966:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1966:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1966:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monday, Monday
  2. - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
  3. - Good Lovin'
  4. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  5. - A Groovy Kind Of Love

May 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pretty Flamingo
  2. - Daydream
  3. - Sloop John B
  4. - Paint It, Black
  5. - Wild Thing

May 16, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 16, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  2. - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
  3. - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
  4. - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
  5. - Message To Michael

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May 16, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Nevada Smith

Nevada Smith

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Steve McQueen, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Arthur Kennedy

Country: United States of America

Arizona Colt

Arizona Colt

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michele Lupo

Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Rosalba Neri, Fernando Sancho, Pietro Tordi, Valentino Macchi, Pietro Martellanza, Andrea Bosic, Gianni Solaro, Roberto Camardiel, Mirko Ellis, Renato Chiantoni, Tom Felleghy

Country: Italy

Requiescant

Requiescant

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Carlo Lizzani

Starring: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Lorenza Guerrieri, Lou Castel, Massimo Sarchielli, Jacques Stany, Vittorio Duse, Mark Damon, Barbara Frey, Nino Musco, Rossana Martini

Country: Italy

Johnny Yuma

Johnny Yuma

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Romolo Guerrieri

Starring: Rosalba Neri, Luigi Vannucchi, Dada Gallotti, Mark Damon, Gianni Solaro, Mirella Pamphili, Ferdinando Poggi, Franco Lantieri, Lawrence Dobkin

Country: Italy

Au Hasard Balthazar

Au Hasard Balthazar

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Robert Bresson

Starring: Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert

Country: United States of America

May 16, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1966 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

May 16, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson

Human Sexual Response

By:

This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.

Menfreya In The Morning by Victoria Holt

Menfreya In The Morning

By:

Harriet Delvaney said that the Menfreya great house, which stood like a fortress along the Cornish coast was a haven of happiness and high spirits.

The Proud Tower by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Proud Tower

By:

"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.

The Last Hundred Days by John Toland

The Last Hundred Days

By:

The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.

Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Tell No Man

By:

Tell no one

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1966?

On May 16, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1966?

On May 16, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1966?

On May 16, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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What happened in 1966?

1966 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Former marine Charles Whitman kills 13 andwounds 31 at University of Texas
  • Radio Vila (New Hebrides) begins transmitting
  • S African government bans Beatle records

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What was the calendar for May 1966?

May 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1966 calendar looked like.

Monday May 16, 1966