Wednesday October 26, 1966: on this day

October 26, 1966 was the 299th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 26, 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 October 26, 1966, who was born and died on October 26, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. 96 Tears by ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians), movies (e.g. The Professionals, directed by Richard Brooks), TV series (e.g. Leo The Lion) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was October 26, 1966?


October 26, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 299th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1966 can also be written as 10/26/1966 in the US and as 26/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

history

October 26, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1966:

  • Us aircraft carrier oriskany catches fire at gulf on tonken, 43 die
  • First pacific communications satellite launched, intelsat 2.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

October 26, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 26, 1966! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

October 26, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for October 26, 1966
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

October 26, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

96%

The moon phase on October 26, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:04 pm and setting at 05:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1966

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on October 26, 1966?


Famous people born on October 26, 1966:

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

  • Jeanne Zelasko

    American sportscaster and journalist.

  • Sverre Gjørvad

    Norwegian composer and drummer (dingobats).

  • Masaharu Iwata

    Japanese keyboard player and composer.

  • Alex Pastoor

    Dutch soccer player (fc volendam).

  • David Miley

    Milwaukee, wisconsin -- nike golfer (1992 cleveland open).

  • Olga Bicherova

    Gymnastics (won the title at age 15 years and 33 days).

  • Jane Hajduk

    American actress.

  • Cristian Preda
  • Valentina Uccheddu
  • John Williams
  • Zlatko Dalić
  • Kevin Harmon
  • Christian Lanthaler
  • Michiko Matsuda

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Maureen Teefy
    Maureen Teefy

    American singer and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 26th

birthday

October 26, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 6 months old,

or 690 months

or 3000 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21002 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 1966?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 26, 1966.

RIP

October 26, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1966:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Dolf Scheeffer

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Nikolis Kazantzakis

    Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

holidays

October 26, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1966:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
vinyl songs

October 26, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1966 was 96 Tears by ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 26, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 96 Tears
  2. - Last Train To Clarksville
  3. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  4. - Poor Side Of Town
  5. - Walk Away Renee

October 26, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 26, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Distant Drums
  2. - Bend It!
  3. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  4. - I'm A Boy
  5. - Winchester Cathedral

October 26, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 26, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  2. - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
  3. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
  4. - B-A-B-Y
  5. - But It's Alright

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was October 26, 1966 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

October 26, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Woody Strode

Country: United States of America

Arizona Colt

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

The Frozen Dead

The Frozen Dead

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Herbert J. Leder

Starring: Dana Andrews, Anna Palk, Philip Gilbert, Kathleen Breck

Requiescant

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

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

October 26, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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:

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

Star Trek

Star Trek

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Starring: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols

Country: United States of America

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michel Gondry

October 26, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Birds Fall Down by Rebecca West

The Birds Fall Down

By:

No dust jacket. Binding loose and torn. Book sticker on the front cover. Ex-library. In fair condition.

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

By:

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 Passover Plot by Hugh J. Schonfield

The Passover Plot

By:

40 years ago, when I was living in Linkoping, I found an unusual book. The book was written by Hugh Schonfield, a prominent biblical scholar. It read like a novel.

The Territorial Imperative by Robert Ardrey

The Territorial Imperative

By:

Book of the Month Club Edition; Jacket design by Joseph Low. Drawings by Berdine aurdrey Published New York, Atheneum 1966

Games People Play by Eric Berne

Games People Play

By:

Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.

history

Who was the US President on October 26, 1966?

On October 26, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1966?

On October 26, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1966?

On October 26, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

Find out more about October 26th

history

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

Do you remember 1966? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for October 1966?

October 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1966 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 26, 1966