Sunday October 16, 1966: on this day

October 16, 1966 was the 289th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1966, who was born and died on October 16, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops), movies (e.g. Persona, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Leo The Lion) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1966?


October 16, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 289th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1966 can also be written as 10/16/1966 in the US and as 16/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

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October 16, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1966:

  • Joean baez and 123 other ani-draft protestors arrested in oakland
  • Grace slick performs live for the first time with jefferson airplane.

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October 16, 1966: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - St. Louis Cardinals : 10 - 10
  • Detroit Lions - Baltimore Colts : 14 - 45
  • Green Bay Packers - Chicago Bears : 17 - 0
  • Los Angeles Rams - Minnesota Vikings : 7 - 35
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Pittsburgh Steelers : 31 - 14
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October 16, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 10:04 am and setting at 08:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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Who was born on October 16, 1966?


Famous people born on October 16, 1966:

  • Janus Friis

    Janus Friis is a Danish entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular communication software Skype.

  • Olof Lundh

    Swedish journalist.

  • Mary Elizabeth McGlynn

    American voice actress, singer, and director.

  • Donovan Right

    Cfl linebacker (hamilton tiger cats).

  • Gerhard Puschnik

    Hockey forward (team austria 1998).

  • Mary McGlynn

    American voice actress and singer, as well as director.

  • Jennifer Zeng
  • Mauro Pili
  • Raúl Gutiérrez
  • John Inglis
  • Mohaisen Al-Jam'an
  • John Behr
  • Sergio Chierici
  • Stefan Reuter
  • Chris Weber

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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


You are 57 years 6 months old,

or 690 months and 8 days old,

or 3001 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21010 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 1966.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1966:

  • George O'Hara

    American actor and screenwriter (b. 1899).

  • Adam Falkenstein
  • Sándor Szabó
  • Arturo Dazzi
  • Jacques De Busscher

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 1966:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  2. - Cherish
  3. - 96 Tears
  4. - Last Train To Clarksville
  5. - Psychotic Reaction

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Distant Drums
  2. - Bend It!
  3. - I'm A Boy
  4. - Winchester Cathedral

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
  2. - You Can't Hurry Love
  3. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  4. - Knock On Wood
  5. - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing

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

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

Persona

Persona

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand

Country: United States of America

The Fortune Cookie

The Fortune Cookie

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West

Country: United States of America

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford

Country: United States of America

Spinout

Spinout

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Diane McBain, Dodie Marshall

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

Star Trek

Star Trek

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Starring: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols

Country: United States of America

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michel Gondry

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

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

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

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The Secret Of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton

The Secret Of Santa Vittoria

By:

Santa Vittoria, a small town in war-torn Italy has one thing that is worth mentioning: its amazing wine cellars. The citizens plotted and plotted to stop the Germans finding and looting the town’s sole treasure, and were led by Bombolini, …

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.

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

By:

The All-Time Pop Culture Classic!Dolls in red, black, capsules, tablets, or both. Anne, Neely and Jennifer can take their pills straight or have them mixed with vodka.

Capable Of Honor by Allen Drury

Capable Of Honor

By:

Story about a Washington columnist who was influential and whose influence on his colleagues and the international political scene is evident

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1966?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1966?

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

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. 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 October 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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 October 1966?

October 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Sunday October 16, 1966