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May 24, 1966 was the 144th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 24, 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 24, 1966, who was born and died on May 24, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 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 24th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 24, 1966?
- May 24, 1966: What happened on that day?
- May 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 24, 1966?
- May 24, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 24, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 24, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 24, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 24, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 24, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 24, 1966?
What day of the week was May 24, 1966?
May 24, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 24, 1966 can also be written as 5/24/1966 in the US and as 24/5/1966 in UK and Europe.
May 24, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 24, 1966:
- Mame opens at winter garden theater in new york city for 1508 performances.
May 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 24th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 24, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 12:49 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 24, 1966?
Famous people born on May 24, 1966:
![Eric Cantona]()
Eric CantonaHe was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.
![H. Jon Benjamin]()
H. Jon BenjaminH.
- Katheren Weymouth
Former publisher of The Washington Post.
- Ricky Craven
American race car driver on the nascar winston cup circuit.
- Russell Kun
Lawyer and politician from nauruan.
- Tommy Turner
Jockey.
- Tony Jones
Nfl tackle (cleveland browns and denver broncos) - super bowl 32.
- Simone Santi
- Iacopo Venier
- Viktor Šamirov
- Maria Laura Baccarini
- Massimo Modugno
- Andrea Bellini
- Manfred Bender
- Flaco
- Huang Qineng
Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:
![Alfred Molina]()
Alfred MolinaEnglish actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksDouglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...
![Priscilla Presley]()
Priscilla PresleyGerman-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.
![Jim Broadbent]()
Jim BroadbentJim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...
![Kristin Scott Thomas]()
Kristin Scott ThomasKristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.
![Sybil Danning]()
Sybil DanningAmerican playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.
![Cecilia Cheung]()
Cecilia CheungActress and singer from hong kong.
![Lilli Palmer]()
Lilli PalmerGerman actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.
![Tommy Chong]()
Tommy ChongComedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.
![Mai Zetterling]()
Mai ZetterlingActress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.
May 24, 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 24, 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 24, 1966?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 24, 1966.
May 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 24, 1966:
- Luciano Folgore
What famous deaths happened on May 24th?
Famous deaths on May 24th:
![Rachel Kempson]()
Rachel KempsonEnglish-american actress (d.2003).
![Edward Mulhare]()
Edward MulhareCork city, ireland -- actor.
![Asta Nielsen]()
Asta NielsenDanish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.
![Guy Kibbee]()
Guy KibbeeActor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAt 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).
![John Foster Dulles]()
John Foster DullesAmerican, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).
![Mitzi Green]()
Mitzi GreenActress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.
- Nicholaos Copernicus
Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.
May 24, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 24, 1966:
- Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
- Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
- Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
- Eritrea: National Day.
- Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
- Mary, Help of the Christians
- Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.
Saints celebrated on May 24, 1966:
- Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
- Saint Amadl
- Saint Suzanna
- Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
May 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 24, 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 24, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 24, 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 24, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 24, 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 24, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 24, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
In Cold Blood
By: Truman Capote
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who was the US President on May 24, 1966?
On May 24, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1966?
On May 24, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 24, 1966?
On May 24, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 24th?
May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.
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.
