Friday December 16, 1966: on this day

December 16, 1966 was the 350th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 16, 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 December 16, 1966, who was born and died on December 16, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band), movies (e.g. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, directed by Sergio Leone), TV series (e.g. George And The Dragon) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1966?


December 16, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 350th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1966 can also be written as 12/16/1966 in the US and as 16/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

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December 16, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1966:

  • Beatles release everywhere its christmas in the uk
  • Jimi hendrix experience releases its first single, "hey joe", in the united kingdom.

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December 16, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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December 16, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:01 am and setting at 10:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.

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Who was born on December 16, 1966?


Famous people born on December 16, 1966:

  • Dennis Wise

    Successful British entrepreneur and former professional footballer.

  • Cliffard Robinson

    NBA player known for his versatility and longevity.

  • Lori Swanson

    Former Attorney General of Minnesota.

  • Paul McGinley

    Irish golfer.

  • Clifford Robinson NBA center (Phoenix Suns

    Portland trail blazers).

  • Stefania Prestigiacomo
  • Sandrine Mazetier
  • Isabelle van Keulen
  • Giancarlo Giorgetti
  • Irene Eijs
  • Ramiro Civita
  • Claudio Lunini
  • Álvaro Escobar

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 12 days old,

or 2988 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20922 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1966?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1966.

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December 16, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1966:

  • Juan Natalicio González Paredes
  • Silvio Vardabasso
  • Alberto Gaviorno

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Eliazer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

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December 16, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1966:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Winchester Cathedral
  2. - Mellow Yellow
  3. - Good Vibrations
  4. - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
  5. - You Keep Me Hangin' On

December 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Green Grass Of Home
  2. - What Would I Be
  3. - Good Vibrations
  4. - Morningtown Ride
  5. - My Mind's Eye

December 16, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Keep Me Hangin' On
  2. - I'm Ready For Love
  3. - (I Know) I'm Losing You
  4. - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
  5. - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1

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December 16, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffrè

Country: United States of America

The Sand Pebbles

The Sand Pebbles

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen

Country: United States of America

Grand Prix

Grand Prix

Release year: 1966

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshirô Mifune

Country: United States of America

King of Hearts

King of Hearts

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Philippe de Broca

Starring: Alan Bates, Geneviève Bujold, Pierre Brasseur, Jean-Claude Brialy

Funeral in Berlin

Funeral in Berlin

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Starring: Michael Caine, Oskar Homolka, Paul Hubschmid, Eva Renzi

December 16, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Tom Reeve

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

December 16, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Everything But Money by Sam Levenson

Everything But Money

By:

Autobiography, New York City Studies and Sociology

Capable Of Honor by Allen Drury

Capable Of Honor

By:

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

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.

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.

All In The Family by Edwin O'Connor

All In The Family

By:

Hardcover: 434 Pages Publisher: Little, Brown & Co., Book Club (BCE/BOMC edition) (1966). Language: English ASIN: B003026EMS Product Dimensions: 9.1x6.6x1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6

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Who was the US President on December 16, 1966?

On December 16, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1966?

On December 16, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1966?

On December 16, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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 December 1966?

December 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1966 calendar looked like.

Friday December 16, 1966