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Wednesday May 25, 1966: on this day
May 25, 1966 was the 145th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 25, 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 25, 1966, who was born and died on May 25, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 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 25th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 25, 1966?
- May 25, 1966: What happened on that day?
- May 25, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 25, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 25, 1966?
- May 25, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 25, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 25, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 25, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 25, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 25, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 25, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 25, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 25, 1966?
What day of the week was May 25, 1966?
May 25, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 145th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 25, 1966 can also be written as 5/25/1966 in the US and as 25/5/1966 in UK and Europe.
May 25, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 25, 1966:
- Peru and argentina soccer fans fight in lima, peru; 248 die.
- Explorer program: explorer 32 launches.
May 25, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 25th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 25, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 25, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:19 am and setting at 01:29 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 25, 1966?
Famous people born on May 25, 1966:
- Elena Ford
American business executive and noted family, ford is the great-great-granddaughter of henry ford, founder of the ford motor company.
- Eric Cantona
Legendary French footballer known for his skill and charisma on the field.
- Melissa McNamara in Tulsa
Oklahoma, usa; lpga golfer (1991 stratton mountain classic).
- Dave Hollins in Buffalo
New york, usa; infielder (minnesota twins).
- Laurentien
Princess laurentien of the netherlands.
- Princess Laurentien
Of the netherlands.
- Bill Haselman in Long Branch
New jersey, usa; catcher (boston red sox).
- Norris Windross
- Jane Makale
- Teresa Marzia
- Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh
- John Olivas
- Tatjana Patitz
- Dave Nonis
- Elisabetta Cesarini
- Florence Gossiaux
- Ralph Hamers
- Monique Hirovanaa
- Nir Klinger
- Janne Lindberg
Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:
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Cillian MurphyCillian Murphy is an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as 28 Days Later, Inception, and the Peaky Blinders TV series.
![Mike Myers]()
Mike MyersMike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...
![Ian McKellen]()
Ian McKellenBritish actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Dave Lee Travis]()
Dave Lee TravisDave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.
![Barbara Schulz]()
Barbara SchulzShe was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.
![Connie Sellecca]()
Connie SelleccaAmerican model actress and producer.
![Beverly Sills]()
Beverly SillsAmerican singer.
![Dixie Carter]()
Dixie CarterAmerican actress who was primarily a tv star.
![Octavia Spencer]()
Octavia SpencerAcademy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.
May 25, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 10 months old,
or 694 months and 25 days old,
or 3021 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21149 days old,
if you were born on May 25, 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 25, 1966?
There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 25, 1966.
May 25, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 25, 1966:
- Eugenio Fassino
- Joseph Somers
- André Baugé
- Lokanātha
What famous deaths happened on May 25th?
Famous deaths on May 25th:
![Dany Robin]()
Dany RobinFrench actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.
![Nicholas Clay]()
Nicholas ClayBritish actor (born 1946).
![Vic Tayback]()
Vic TaybackBrooklyn, new york -- actor.
![Roy Brown]()
Roy BrownAmerican tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...
![Charles Nelson Reilly]()
Charles Nelson ReillyAmerican actor and tv host (born in 1931).
- Armarion Smith
Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.
- Yasna Petrova
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Sundiata
Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.
- Beatryce Beebe
Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.
- Gid Tanner
Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.
May 25, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 25, 1966:
- Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
- Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
- Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
- Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
- The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
- The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
- Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
- Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
- Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
- Africa Day commemorating the 1963 fouding of he AU's precursor, OAU
Observances on May 25, 1966:
- Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May
Saints celebrated on May 25, 1966:
- Saint Reinolf
- Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
- Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
- Saint Frederic
- Saint Augustine of Canterbury
- Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
- Saint Hildebert
- Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
May 25, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 25, 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 25, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 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 25, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 25, 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 25, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 25, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 25, 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 25, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 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 25, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 25, 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 25, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 25, 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 25, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 25, 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 25, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 25, 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.
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.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
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.
Who was the US President on May 25, 1966?
On May 25, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1966?
On May 25, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 25, 1966?
On May 25, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 25th?
May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
- 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
- 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.
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.
