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Sunday May 22, 1966: on this day
May 22, 1966 was the 142nd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 22, 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 22, 1966, who was born and died on May 22, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1966?
- May 22, 1966: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1966?
- May 22, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1966?
What day of the week was May 22, 1966?
May 22, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1966:
- 18th emmy awards: fugitive, dick van dyke and mary tyler moore
- Shirley englehorn wins lpga babe didrikson-zaharias golf open.
- In los angeles, california, the 18th annual emmy awards are presented, hosted by danny kaye and bill cosby.
May 22, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:02 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 22, 1966?
Famous people born on May 22, 1966:
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
- José Mesa
Dominican-american baseball player.
- Wang Xiaoshuai
Chinese screenwriter and director.
- Lisa Edelstein
Actress.
- Kenny Hickey
American guitarist (type o negative).
- Donald Royal NBA forward (Charlotte Hornets
Orlando magic).
- Scott Putski
American wrestler.
- Xiaoshuai Wang
- Donald Royal
- Jesús Angoy
- Rob Lock
- Paolo Minicucci
- Miguel Pérez Jr.
- Kevin Curtain
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
![Nikolaj Lie Kaas]()
Nikolaj Lie KaasDanish actor.
May 22, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 10 months old,
or 694 months and 28 days old,
or 3021 weeks and 5 days old,
or 21152 days old,
if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1966?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 22, 1966.
May 22, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1966:
- Tom Goddard
English cricketer (d. 1966).
- Olavi Rove
- Andreas Rumpf
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
May 22, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1966:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1966:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1966:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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 22, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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 22, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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 22, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 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 22, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 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 22, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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 22, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Hundred Days
By: John Toland
The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.
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.
Unsafe At Any Speed
By: Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader's classic book on the Corviar. 1965 Unsafe at all speeds is the complete story about how cars kill and why automobile manufacturers failed.
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
Who was the US President on May 22, 1966?
On May 22, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1966?
On May 22, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1966?
On May 22, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
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.
