Wednesday August 31, 1966: on this day
August 31, 1966 was the 243rd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 31, 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 August 31, 1966, who was born and died on August 31, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sunshine Superman by Donovan), movies (e.g. Shane, directed by George Stevens), TV series (e.g. Star Trek) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1966?
- August 31, 1966: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1966?
- August 31, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1966?
What day of the week was August 31, 1966?
August 31, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1966 can also be written as 8/31/1966 in the US and as 31/8/1966 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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August 31, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1966 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:12 pm and setting at 07:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1966.
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Famous people born on August 31, 1966:
- Lyuboslav Penev
Bulgarian footballer and manager.
- Michael Michele
Actor.
- Thierry Champion
French tennis player, who reached the quarterfinals of the french open in 1990 and wimbledon 1991.
- Jeff Frye
Oakland, california -- infielder (boston red sox).
- Jan Einar Thorsen
Norwegian alpine skier.
- Marcos Winter
- Igor' Skljarov
- Alberto Caiazza
- Rosana Crispim da Costa
- Zdenko Morovic
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
- Richard Gere
American actor.
- Chris Tucker
American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
- James Coburn
American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
- Marcia Clark
American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
- Itzhak Perlman
Israeli-american violinist and conductor.
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Eldridge Cleaver
Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
- Buddy Hackett
American comedian and actor (d. 2003).
- Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 7 months old,
or 691 months and 19 days old,
or 3007 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21051 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 August 31, 1966?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1966.
August 31, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1966:
- Kasimir Edschmid [Karl E Schmidt]
German writer dies at 75.
- Kasimir Edschmid
- Jaroslav Jirkovský
- Rocky Marciano
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
- Max Bygraves
British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
- David Farrar
Forest gate, england -- actor.
- Michael Constantine
Greek-american actor (b. 1927).
- Sally Rand
Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
- Charles Delaney
Dies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1966:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1966:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1966 was Sunshine Superman by Donovan, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donovan - Sunshine Superman
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
- The Happenings - See You In September
- The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
August 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1966 was All Or Nothing by The Small Faces, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Small Faces - All Or Nothing
- Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
- The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
- Roy Orbison - Too Soon To Know
August 31, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1966 was You Can't Hurry Love by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
- Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
- Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
- Ramsey Lewis - Wade In The Water
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
August 31, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 31, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:
August 31, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 31, 1966?
On August 31, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1966?
On August 31, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1966?
On August 31, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. 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 August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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 August 1966?
August 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.