Saturday December 17, 1966: on this day
About December 17th, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: South Africa does not join the trade embargo against Rhodesia.
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1966 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Milla Jovovich, John Abraham
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band
- #1 UK song: Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones
- Popular movie: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly directed by Sergio Leone
More about December 17th, 1966? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1966.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1966?
- December 17, 1966: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1966?
- December 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1966?
What day of the week was December 17, 1966?
December 17, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1966 can also be written as 12/17/1966 in the US and as 17/12/1966 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1966:
- South africa does not join the trade embargo against rhodesia.
December 17, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 17, 1966: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Cleveland Browns - St. Louis Cardinals : 38 - 10
December 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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December 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 10:02 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 17, 1966?
Famous people born on December 17, 1966:
- Kristiina Ojuland
Estonian politician, 23rd estonian minister of foreign affairs.
- Tracy Byrd
American guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Yuko Arimori
Japanese runner.
- Hans Visser Dutch soccer player (MVV
Fc utrecht).
- J. B. Smoove
Actor.
- Roland Coutas
French businessman founder and chief of travelprice.
- Valeri Liukin
Kazakh-russian gymnast, coach.
- Juliet Aubrey
- Jerzy Podbrożny
- Christopher Wray
- Manuela Repetti
- Robin Fraser
- Martina Cavallarin
- Steve Knight
- Maria Arena
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
- Milla Jovovich
She is a ukrainian actress and model.
- John Abraham
Indian actor and producer.
- Sarah Paulson
American actress on stage, film, and television.
- Giovanni Ribisi
American actor and producer.
- Katheryn Winnick
Tv actress.
- Bill Pullman
Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
- Mike Mills
American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
- Laurie Holden
American-canadian producer and actress.
- Eugene Levy
Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
- André Claveau
French actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 4 months old,
or 688 months and 21 days old,
or 2994 weeks and 4 days old,
or 20962 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 17, 1966?
There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1966.
December 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1966:
- Gustaf Paulson
Composer dies at 68.
- Sylvia Telles
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
- Jennifer Jones
American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
- Dana Andrews
American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
- Thomas Mitchell
American actor (b. 1892).
- Janet Margolin
American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
- Donovan - Mellow Yellow
- The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
- Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
December 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
- Val Doonican - What Would I Be
- The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
- The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
- The Small Faces - My Mind's Eye
December 17, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Martha & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love
- The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
- The Miracles - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
- B.B. King - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1
December 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 17, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
December 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 17, 1966?
On December 17, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1966?
On December 17, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1966?
On December 17, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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 December 1966?
December 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.