Tuesday May 17, 1966: on this day

May 17, 1966 was the 137th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 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 May 17, 1966, who was born and died on May 17, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1966?


May 17, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1966 can also be written as 5/17/1966 in the US and as 17/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1966: What happened on that day?


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May 17, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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May 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 06:29 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 17, 1966?


Famous people born on May 17, 1966:

  • Hill Harper
    Hill Harper

    Hill harper is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like 'csi: ny' and 'the good doctor', as well as for his philanthropic work...

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Qusay Saddam Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein and key figure in the Iraqi government.

  • Gilles Quénéhervé

    French sprinter who was a specialist in the 200m.

  • Danny Manning

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Mark Kratzmann

    Australian tennis player and coach.

  • Janet Jackson

    Musician.

  • Mark Schmocker in Interlaken

    Switzerland; us handball goalie for the us team (olympics 1996).

  • Cynda Williams
    Cynda Williams
  • Marco Cornini
  • Stefano Zoff
  • Fabio Triboli
  • Alberto Rossi
  • Magnus Andersson
  • Ibrahim Kamara

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 2 days old,

or 3018 weeks

or 21126 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 1966.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1966?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 17, 1966.

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May 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1966:

  • Randy Turpin

    British black boxer, who defeated sugar ray robinson 7/10/1951 to become the first world heavyweight championship holder.

  • Raffaello Matarazzo
  • Olav Kjelbotn
  • Felix Steiner

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1966:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1966:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1966:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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 17, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 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 17, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 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 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 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 17, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

May 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

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National Bestseller Four members of the Clutter Family were brutally killed by blasts from a shotgun a few inches away in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959.

Games People Play by Eric Berne

Games People Play

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Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.

Those Who Love by Irving Stone

Those Who Love

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From courtship to the White House, John and Abigail Adams' love story

Up The Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

Up The Down Staircase

By:

Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase, one of the most beloved novels of all time, is among the most loved. It has been translated in sixteen languages and made into a prize-winning motion movie. The play was staged at high …

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.

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1966?

On May 17, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1966?

On May 17, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1966?

On May 17, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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.

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