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August 17, 1966 was the 229th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1966, who was born and died on August 17, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful), movies (e.g. Fantastic Voyage, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1966?
- August 17, 1966: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1966?
- August 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1966?
What day of the week was August 17, 1966?
August 17, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1966 can also be written as 8/17/1966 in the US and as 17/8/1966 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1966:
- Pioneer 7 launched into solar orbit.
- Willie mays takes 2nd place on all-time hr list
- Saudi arabia and the united arab republic begin negotiations in kuwait to end the war in yemen.
August 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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August 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 09:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.
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Who was born on August 17, 1966?
Famous people born on August 17, 1966:
- Donner Sweeney
Former professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Boston Bruins.
- Garvin Mims
Garvin Mims is a former American football player known for his career in the NFL.
- Rodney Mullen
Legendary skateboarder known for his innovative tricks.
- Jüri Luik
Estonian politician and diplomat, 18th estonian minister of defense.
- Zefross Moss
Nfl tackle (detroit lions, ne patriots).
- Cedric Figaro
Wlaf linebacker (amsterdam admirals).
- Maysa Leak
American singer and producer (incognito).
- Maysa (singer)
- Gigi Radics
- Stefano Di Bonaventura
- Igor' Trandenkov
- Francesco Tanasi
- Iveta Bieliková
- Karsten Brannasch
- Alain Carminati
- Daniela Castro
- Mister Cee
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 8 months old,
or 692 months and 2 days old,
or 3009 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21065 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 August 17, 1966?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1966.
August 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1966:
- Ken Miles
English race car driver and engineer (b. 1918).
- Michael Garrison
Producer (crowded sky), dies following a fall at 43.
- François Piétri
- Henry Joseph Round
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th
August 17, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1966:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
- Bobby Hebb - Sunny
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
- The Troggs - Wild Thing
- Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
August 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Troggs - With A Girl Like You
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
- The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
- Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
- Los Bravos - Black Is Black
August 17, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
- Bobby Hebb - Sunny
- Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
- Percy Sledge - Warm And Tender Love
August 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fantastic Voyage
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, Edmond O'Brien, Donald Pleasence
Country: United States of America
Follow Me, Boys!
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, Lillian Gish, Charles Ruggles
Arizona Colt
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Michele Lupo
Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Fernando Sancho, Corinne Marchand, Nello Pazzafini
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
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
August 17, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:
Chain Letter
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Deon Taylor
August 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
I, The King
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
The life of Philip IV of Spain, and the women who most influenced it. His first wife Isabel of Bourbon was his second; Ines Calderon, his true love, is the young actress; and Sor
Saturday The Rabbi Went Hungry
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small returns to New York Times bestseller in this novel to investigate a mysterious murder on the Day of Atonement. The synagogue's sound system is on the blink the day before Yom Kippur.
Tinkerbelle
By: Robert Manry
"The whole audacious caer... A fine, satisfying saltwater adventure... A narrative of courage, endurance, dreams, as well as seamanship."
Valley of the Dolls
By: Jacqueline Susann
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.
Who was the US President on August 17, 1966?
On August 17, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1966?
On August 17, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1966?
On August 17, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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 August 1966?
August 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
