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Saturday May 21, 1966: on this day
May 21, 1966 was the 141st day of the year 1966, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 21, 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 21, 1966, who was born and died on May 21, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 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 21st, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1966?
- May 21, 1966: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1966?
- May 21, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1966?
What day of the week was May 21, 1966?
May 21, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1966 can also be written as 5/21/1966 in the US and as 21/5/1966 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1966:
- Downtown by mrs miller hits #82
- Time for singing opens at broadway theater nyc for 41 performances
- Heavyweight cassius clay kos henry cooper in london
- Louie louie by the kingsmen reentered the chart and hits #97
- Muhammad ali (cassius clay) tkos henry cooper in round six for heavyweight boxing title in london, england.
- 92nd preakness: don brumfield aboard kauai king wins in 1:55.4.
- The ulster volunteer force declares war on the irish republican army in northern ireland.
May 21, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:15 am and setting at 11:02 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 21, 1966?
Famous people born on May 21, 1966:
- Lisa Edelstein
American actor plays dr.
- Tatyana Ledovskaya
Belarusian hurdler.
- Zach Nelson
Former CEO of NetSuite, a cloud computing company.
- Manon Kelley
Quebec city, quebec -- actress (red lips 2).
- Mindy Cohn
Actress.
- Mark Crilley
Children's author.
- Dan Abrams
Journalist.
- Zdenko Kožul
- Andrzej Lesiak
- Lori-Ann Muenzer
- Monika Bulaj
- Simone Schettino
- François Omam-Biyik
- Darla Crane
- Serafina Cuomo
- Russell Dive
- Sujoy Ghosh
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 11 months old,
or 695 months and 3 days old,
or 3022 weeks and 4 days old,
or 21158 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 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 May 21, 1966?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 21, 1966.
May 21, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1966:
- Patrick H. O'Malley Jr.
- Dorothy Macmillan
- Ricard Opisso
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1966:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1966:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1966:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 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 21, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 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:
- The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
- Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
- Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
May 21, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 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:
- Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
- The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
- The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
- Troggs - Wild Thing
May 21, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 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 21, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 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:
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
- Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
- Stevie Wonder - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
- Dionne Warwick - Message To Michael
May 21, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
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
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Robert Bresson
Starring: Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert
Country: United States of America
May 21, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Joseph Greco
May 21, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
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.
Human Sexual Response
By: William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson
This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.
A Thousand Days
By: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
Arthur Schlesinger, the president's special assistant, witnessed firsthand the personalities and politics that influenced the Kennedy administration.
Who was the US President on May 21, 1966?
On May 21, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1966?
On May 21, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1966?
On May 21, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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.
