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Sunday August 21, 1966: on this day
August 21, 1966 was the 233rd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 1966, who was born and died on August 21, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful), movies (e.g. Fantastic Voyage, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1966?
- August 21, 1966: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1966?
- August 21, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1966?
What day of the week was August 21, 1966?
August 21, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1966 can also be written as 8/21/1966 in the US and as 21/8/1966 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1966:
- Seven men are sentenced to death in egypt, for anti-nasser agitation.
- Asian development bank (adb) established.
- The united farm workers organizing committee (ufwoc), predecessor of the united farm workers of america (ufw), is formed.
August 21, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 21, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 21, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:18 pm and setting at 10:51 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.
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Who was born on August 21, 1966?
Famous people born on August 21, 1966:
- Dantonio Burnett
Dantonio Burnett is an American football coach who served as the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans football team from 2007 to 2019.
- John Wetteland
American baseball player and pitcher for the texas rangers.
- Colin Cunningham
Actor.
- Dimebag Darrell
Musician.
- Enrico Letta
Politician.
- Henrica Wender
- Martin Ballesteros
- Daniela Grande
- Marco Ferrari
- Antonello Silverini
- Daniel Steiger
- Fathallah Sijilmassi (فتح الله السجلماسي)
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 8 months old,
or 692 months and 2 days old,
or 3009 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21065 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1966?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 21, 1966.
August 21, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1966:
- Martin Dooling
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
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August 21, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1966:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1966:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
- Bobby Hebb - Sunny
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
- The Troggs - Wild Thing
- Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
August 21, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Troggs - With A Girl Like You
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
- The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
- Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
- Los Bravos - Black Is Black
August 21, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
- Bobby Hebb - Sunny
- Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
- Percy Sledge - Warm And Tender Love
August 21, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fantastic Voyage
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, Edmond O'Brien, Donald Pleasence
Country: United States of America
Follow Me, Boys!
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, Lillian Gish, Charles Ruggles
Arizona Colt
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Michele Lupo
Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Fernando Sancho, Corinne Marchand, Nello Pazzafini
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
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
August 21, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:
Chain Letter
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Deon Taylor
August 21, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Saturday The Rabbi Went Hungry
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small returns to New York Times bestseller in this novel to investigate a mysterious murder on the Day of Atonement. The synagogue's sound system is on the blink the day before Yom Kippur.
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
Human Sexual Response
By: William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson
This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.
Who was the US President on August 21, 1966?
On August 21, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1966?
On August 21, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1966?
On August 21, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.
