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May 23, 1966 was the 143rd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 23, 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 23, 1966, who was born and died on May 23, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge), movies (e.g. Cul-de-sac, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1966?
- May 23, 1966: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1966?
- May 23, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1966?
What day of the week was May 23, 1966?
May 23, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1966:
- Beatles release paperback writer
May 23, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 12:00 am.
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 23, 1966?
Famous people born on May 23, 1966:
- Grahame Hick
Renowned cricketer who represented his country in numerous international matches.
- Filomena Tassi
Filomena Tassi is a Canadian journalist and politician.
- Gary Roberts
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- Ernst-Paul Hasselbach
Surinamese-dutch television host and producer (b. 1966).
- Gary Roberts in North York
Ontario, canada; nhl left-wing (calgary flames).
- H Benjamin
American comedian, actor, and writer.
- Heidi Rohi
Estonian fencer.
- Kenny Hickey
Musician.
- Salvatore Rumeo
- Mark Trombino
- Domingo Valencia
- Árni Páll Árnason
- H. Jon Benjamin
- Jean-Michel Aeby
- Paolo Brovelli
- Luis Zahera
- Carlo Martelli
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 11 months old,
or 695 months and 1 day old,
or 3022 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21156 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1966?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1966.
May 23, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1966:
- Ruth Gates of Denton
Texas, actress (aunt jenny-mama), dies at the age of 79.
- Demchugdongrub
Mongolian politician (born 1902).
- Riego Ribas
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1966:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1966:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1966:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 23, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
- The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
- The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
- Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
May 23, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 23, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. 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 23, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 23, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. 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
- Robert Parker - Barefootin'
May 23, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Cul-de-sac
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac, Lionel Stander, Jack MacGowran
Country: United States of America
Watch Out for the Automobile
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Eldar Ryazanov
Starring: Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Oleg Efremov, Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya, Anatoliy Papanov
The Shooting
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Millie Perkins, Jack Nicholson, Will Hutchins, Warren Oates
Lost Command
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michèle Morgan
Knives of the Avenger
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Mario Bava
Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Fausto Tozzi, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Luciano Pollentin
May 23, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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 23, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Proud Tower
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.
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.
Columbella
By: Phyllis Whitney
Jessica Abbot flees her past and finds herself in the middle of a conflict at Hampden House, Virgin Islands. She is confronted with a destructive, tormenting woman she married.
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.
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 23, 1966?
On May 23, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1966?
On May 23, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1966?
On May 23, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.
