Sunday July 24, 1966: on this day

July 24, 1966 was the 205th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 24, 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 July 24, 1966, who was born and died on July 24, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells), movies (e.g. One of Our Spies Is Missing, directed by E. Darrell Hallenbeck), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 24th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 24, 1966?


July 24, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 205th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1966 can also be written as 7/24/1966 in the US and as 24/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1966:

  • 48th pga championship: al geiberger shoots a 280 at firestone country club - akron
  • The new orleans square area opens at disneyland. it cost us$18 million, and occupies three acres. walt disney and the mayor of new orleans, louisiana, dedicate the area.
  • Michael pelkey makes the first base jump from el capitan along with brian schubert. both came out with broken bones. base jumping has now been banned from el cap.
  • U.n. secretary general u thant visits moscow.

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July 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 24, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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July 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 July 24, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:18 pm and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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Who was born on July 24, 1966?


Famous people born on July 24, 1966:

  • Martin Keown

    English coach and footballer.

  • Aminatou Haidar

    Sahrawi human rights activist.

  • Mo-Do

    Italian singer-songwriter (d. 2013).

  • Igor Gočanin
  • Jørn Jamtfall
  • Uwe Leifeld
  • Javad Owji
  • Maroš Šefčovič
  • Jens Wahl
  • Ilarion Alfeev
  • Federico Bonadonna
  • Giovanna Bonazzi

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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July 24, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 8 months old,

or 692 months and 4 days old,

or 3009 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21067 days old,

if you were born on July 24, 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 July 24, 1966?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 24, 1966.

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July 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 1966:

  • Tony Lema

    American golfer; winner of the 1964 open championship (d. 1966).

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Truda Weaver

    Renowned geneticist known for her work on human chromosomes.

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July 24, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 1966:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1966 was Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hanky Panky
  2. - Wild Thing
  3. - Lil' Red Riding Hood
  4. - The Pied Piper
  5. - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

July 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sunny Afternoon
  2. - Get Away
  3. - Paperback Writer
  4. - River Deep, Mountain High
  5. - Nobody Needs Your Love

July 24, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1966 was Let's Go Get Stoned by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 24, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Go Get Stoned
  2. - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
  3. - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
  4. - Neighbor, Neighbor
  5. - Barefootin'

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July 24, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

One of Our Spies Is Missing

One of Our Spies Is Missing

Release year: 1966

Directed by: E. Darrell Hallenbeck

Starring: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Leo G. Carroll, Maurice Evans

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

The Wild Angels

The Wild Angels

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Peter Fonda, Nancy Sinatra, Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd

July 24, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 24, 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

Chain Letter

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Deon Taylor

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

July 24, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

By:

National Bestseller Four members of the Clutter Family were brutally killed by blasts from a shotgun a few inches away in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959.

Tinkerbelle by Robert Manry

Tinkerbelle

By:

"The whole audacious caer... A fine, satisfying saltwater adventure... A narrative of courage, endurance, dreams, as well as seamanship."

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

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I, The King by Frances Parkinson Keyes

I, The King

By:

The life of Philip IV of Spain, and the women who most influenced it. His first wife Isabel of Bourbon was his second; Ines Calderon, his true love, is the young actress; and Sor

The Kremlin Letter by Noel Behn

The Kremlin Letter

By:

American Espionage Apparatus

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Who was the US President on July 24, 1966?

On July 24, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1966?

On July 24, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 1966?

On July 24, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of July. 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 July 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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 July 1966?

July 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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Sunday July 24, 1966