Friday October 14, 1966: on this day

October 14, 1966 was the 287th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 14, 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 14, 1966, who was born and died on October 14, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops), movies (e.g. Persona, directed by Ingmar Bergman), 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 14th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 14, 1966?


October 14, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1966 can also be written as 10/14/1966 in the US and as 14/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

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October 14, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1966:

  • Dutch government of cals falls by motion of schmelzer
  • The city of montreal, quebec, begins the operation of its underground montreal metro rapid-transit system.
  • U.s. president lyndon b. johnson signs a bill creating the united states department of transportation.
  • The u.s. congress passes a bill for the creation of pictured rocks national lakeshore.
  • Abc-tv telecasts a highly acclaimed 90-minute television adaptation of the musical ''brigadoon'', starring robert goulet, peter falk, and sally ann howes. it wins many emmy awards and inaugurates a short-lived series of special television adaptations of famous broadway musicals on abc. goulet stars in all but one of these specials.

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October 14, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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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.

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October 14, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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October 14, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:29 am and setting at 07:16 pm.

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

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Who was born on October 14, 1966?


Famous people born on October 14, 1966:

  • Denis Chatelier

    French newsmaker.

  • Mark Nyman

    English scrabble player.

  • Henry Farnam
  • José Manuel González López
  • Massimo Ienca
  • Paula Jones
  • Brenda K. Starr
  • Alessandro Ruben
  • Giuseppe Scienza
  • Lorenzo Cicconi Massi
  • Elisa Anzaldo

Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:

  • Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish

    Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Cliff Richard
    Cliff Richard

    British singer, musician, performer and actor.

  • Lori Petty
    Lori Petty

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Skyler Shaye
    Skyler Shaye

    American actress.

  • Udo Kier
    Udo Kier

    Germany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).

  • Bernie Siegel
    Bernie Siegel

    American surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.

  • Karyn White
    Karyn White

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rowan Blanchard
    Rowan Blanchard

    American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan

    Steve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...

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October 14, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 6 months old,

or 690 months and 6 days old,

or 3001 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21008 days old,

if you were born on October 14, 1966.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1966?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 14, 1966.

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October 14, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 1966:

  • George Carstairs

    Australian rugby league player (b. 1900).

  • Arthur Folwell

    English-australian rugby league player, coach, and administrator (d. 1966).

  • Arcady Dubensky

    Composer dies at 75.

  • Ariodante Dalla
  • Douglas McWhirter
  • Federico de Onís
  • Vicente Rojo Lluch
  • Antonin Berval (Antonin Pasteur
  • Vicente Rojo

What famous deaths happened on October 14th?

Famous deaths on October 14th:

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn

    American actor playing the role of character actor.

  • Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin

    Raymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.

  • John Clive
    John Clive

    English actor and author (d. 2012).

  • Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante

    Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.

  • Isaly Bernstein

    Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...

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October 14, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 14, 1966:

  • Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
  • World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
  • RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
  • World Organ Donation Day
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October 14, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 14, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 14, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 14, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  2. - Cherish
  3. - 96 Tears
  4. - Last Train To Clarksville
  5. - Psychotic Reaction

October 14, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 14, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 14, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Distant Drums
  2. - Bend It!
  3. - I'm A Boy
  4. - Winchester Cathedral

October 14, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 14, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 14, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
  2. - You Can't Hurry Love
  3. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  4. - Knock On Wood
  5. - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing

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October 14, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 14, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Persona

Persona

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand

Country: United States of America

The Fortune Cookie

The Fortune Cookie

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West

Country: United States of America

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford

Country: United States of America

Spinout

Spinout

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Diane McBain, Dodie Marshall

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

October 14, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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 14, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 14, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Capable Of Honor by Allen Drury

Capable Of Honor

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Story about a Washington columnist who was influential and whose influence on his colleagues and the international political scene is evident

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

GREAT FOR THE HISTORY BUFFF

Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Tell No Man

By:

Tell no one

Giles Goat Boy by John Barth

Giles Goat Boy

By:

John Barth, classic experimental and post-modern literature

Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson

Human Sexual Response

By:

This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.

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Who was the US President on October 14, 1966?

On October 14, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1966?

On October 14, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 14, 1966?

On October 14, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 14th?

October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
  • 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),

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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 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.

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Friday October 14, 1966