Monday January 31, 1966: on this day

January 31, 1966 was the 31st day of the year 1966, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1966, who was born and died on January 31, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Love by Petula Clark), movies (e.g. Black Tight Killers, directed by Yasuharu Hasebe), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1966?


January 31, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 31st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1966 can also be written as 1/31/1966 in the US and as 31/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

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January 31, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1966:

  • Ussr launches luna 9 towards moon
  • Belgian state police kills two striking mine workers.
  • The soviet union launches the unmanned luna 9 spacecraft as part of the luna program.
  • The united kingdom ceases all trade with rhodesia.

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January 31, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 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.

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January 31, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:04 pm and setting at 03:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

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Who was born on January 31, 1966?


Famous people born on January 31, 1966:

  • Dexter Fletcher
    Dexter Fletcher

    British actor and director known for roles in films like 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

  • Aris Kalaizis

    Renowned contemporary painter known for his realistic and dreamlike artworks.

  • Thant Myint-U

    Myanmar historian, diplomat, conservationist, and former presidential advisor.

  • Umar Alisha

    Indian journalist and philanthropist.

  • Jamie Taras

    Guard for the canadian football league (british columbia lions).

  • Al Jaworsky

    [alan doughty] ; pop bassist (jesus jones).

  • Charles Dimry NFL cornerback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Philadelphia eagles).

  • Jorge González

    Argentinian wrestler and basketball player (d. 2010).

  • Gordon Hill

    Youtube star.

  • Steven Amsterdam

    Writer.

  • Jorge González (wrestler)
  • Muriel Cousin
  • Pierre Gope
  • Mohd Hashim Mustapha
  • Giant González
  • Abraham Afewerki
  • Dmitrij Alekseev
  • Anne Berge
  • Luiz Antônio da Costa

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 58 years 2 months old,

or 698 months and 26 days old,

or 3038 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21270 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 31, 1966?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 31, 1966.

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January 31, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1966:

  • Dirk Brouwer

    Renowned astronomer known for his work in celestial mechanics.

  • Arthur Percival

    English general (d. 1966).

  • General Arthur Ernest Percival

    British army officer (born 1887).

  • Elizabeth Patterson

    Actress (tall story) dies at 90.

  • Frej Liewendahl

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1966:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1966:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1966 was My Love by Petula Clark, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Love
  2. - Barbara Ann
  3. - No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)
  4. - We Can Work It Out
  5. - Lightnin' Strikes

January 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
  2. - Michelle
  3. - You Were On My Mind
  4. - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
  5. - Spanish Flea

January 31, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
  2. - Going To A Go-Go
  3. - Don't Mess With Bill
  4. - The Duck
  5. - Get Out Of My Life, Woman

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January 31, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Tight Killers

Black Tight Killers

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Yasuharu Hasebe

Starring: Akira Kobayashi, Chieko Matsubara, Akemi Kita, Mieko Nishio

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

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

Angelique and the King

Angelique and the King

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Bernard Borderie

Starring: Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Toja

January 31, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Jackanory

Jackanory

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Brian Hawkins

January 31, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Those Who Love by Irving Stone

Those Who Love

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From courtship to the White House, John and Abigail Adams' love story

The Lockwood Concern by John O'Hara

The Lockwood Concern

By:

THE LOCKWOOD CONCERN by O’hara, John

The Rabbi by Noah Gordon

The Rabbi

By:

The New York Times bestseller that follows the life and career a rabbi through America. --Los Angeles TimesMichael kind was raised in New York's Jewish cauldron in 1920s New York and is familiar with the materialism and stresses of urban …

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.

Airs Above The Ground by Mary Stewart

Airs Above The Ground

By:

Vanessa March didn't know she should look for her husband in Vienna, until she saw him in a newsreel shot at the scene a deadly fire.

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1966?

On January 31, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1966?

On January 31, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1966?

On January 31, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1966?

January 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Monday January 31, 1966