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April 29, 1966 was the 119th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 29, 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 April 29, 1966, who was born and died on April 29, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 29, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Lovin' by Young Rascals), movies (e.g. Arizona Colt, directed by Michele Lupo), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 29th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 29, 1966?
- April 29, 1966: What happened on that day?
- April 29, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 29, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 29, 1966?
- April 29, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 29, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- April 29, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 29, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- April 29, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 29, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 29, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 29, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on April 29, 1966?
What day of the week was April 29, 1966?
April 29, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 119th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 29, 1966 can also be written as 4/29/1966 in the US and as 29/4/1966 in UK and Europe.
April 29, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 29, 1966:
- U.s. troops in vietnam total 250,000.
- Regular hovercraft service begins over the english channel (discontinued in 2000 due to the channel tunnel).
- The church of satan is formed by anton szandor lavey in san francisco
April 29, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 29, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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April 29, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 29, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 April 29, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 01:44 pm and setting at 03:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.
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Who was born on April 29, 1966?
Famous people born on April 29, 1966:
- Christian Tetzlaff
German violinist.
- John VanderWal in Grand Rapids
Michigan, usa; outfielder (colorado rockies).
- Phil Tufnell
Radio host and english cricketer.
- Marie Plourde
Canadian journalist.
- Michael Alig
- Andrea Zanuttig
- Rollo Armstrong
- Greg Christian
- Irina Gerlic
- Ramón Medina Bello
- Annalisa Piras
- Christophe Plé
- Fabiola Salazar
Whose famous birthday is on April 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 29th:
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Daniel Day-LewisDaniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.
![Uma Thurman]()
Uma ThurmanAmerican actress.
![Michelle Pfeiffer]()
Michelle PfeifferAmerican actress, seen in five consecutive commercial, if not critical hits: "the witches of eastwick," married to the mob," tequila...
![Master P]()
Master PMaster p, also known as percy robert miller, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, best known for founding no limit records and achieving...
![Katherine Langford]()
Katherine LangfordKatherine langford is an australian actress known for her role as hannah baker in the netflix series 13 reasons why.
![Samantha Ruth Prabhu]()
Samantha Ruth PrabhuSamantha ruth prabhu is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.
![Jerry Seinfeld]()
Jerry SeinfeldAmerican comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes.
![Andre Agassi]()
Andre AgassiAmerican tennis star, born to a father of armenian descent.
![Jean Rochefort]()
Jean RochefortJean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.
![Tino Rossi]()
Tino RossiFrench singer and actor with a career spanning over 60 years.
April 29, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 11 months old,
or 695 months and 27 days old,
or 3025 weeks and 6 days old,
or 21181 days old,
if you were born on April 29, 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 April 29, 1966?
There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 29, 1966.
April 29, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 29, 1966:
- Paula Strasberg
American actress and acting coach (b. 1909).
- William Eccles
British radio pioneer and physicist (born 1875).
- Eugene O'Brien
- Blaine Sexton
What famous deaths happened on April 29th?
Famous deaths on April 29th:
![Irrfan Khan]()
Irrfan KhanIrrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.
![Bob Hoskins]()
Bob HoskinsEnglish actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
![Leena Chandavarkar]()
Leena ChandavarkarIndian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.
![Mae Clarke]()
Mae ClarkeActress (public enemy frankenstein, actress) dies at 84.
![Joanna Barnes]()
Joanna BarnesAmerican actress and writer (b. 1934).
- James Gamble
Co-founder of Procter & Gamble, a successful consumer goods company.
- Alleyne Lovelace
Jamaican novelist and essayist known for his insightful portrayals of Caribbean life.
- Guila Bustabo
Renowned Argentine writer known for her novels and short stories.
- Sonika Chauhan
Indian entrepreneur known for her work in the fashion industry.
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April 29, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 29, 1966:
- International Dance Day.
- Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
- Greenery Day (1989-2006).
- Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
- Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
- Bahá'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.
Saints celebrated on April 29, 1966:
- Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
- Saint Hugh of Cluny
- Saint Catherine of Siena
- Saint Wilfred the Younger
- Saint Peter of Verona
April 29, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 29, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 29, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1966 was Good Lovin' by Young Rascals, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 29, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 29, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
- The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
- The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
- The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
- Johnny Rivers - Secret Agent Man
April 29, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 29, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 29, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
- The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
- Troggs - Wild Thing
- The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
April 29, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 1966 was Get Ready by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 29, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 29, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Get Ready
- Joe Tex - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
- Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
- The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing
- Otis Redding - Satisfaction
April 29, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 29, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Modesty Blaise
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Joseph Losey
Starring: Monica Vitti, Terence Stamp, Dirk Bogarde, Harry Andrews
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
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
Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Arnold L. Miller
Starring: Dana Gillespie, April Wilding, Pauline Collins, Renee Houston
April 29, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 29, 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:
Canvas
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Joseph Greco
April 29, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 29, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Hundred Days
By: John Toland
The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.
The Proud Tower
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
Who was the US President on April 29, 1966?
On April 29, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1966?
On April 29, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 29, 1966?
On April 29, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 29th?
April 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of April. 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 April 29th, such as:
- 2019 - A propaganda video featuring abu bakr al baghdadi, leader of islamic state of iraq, is released. it refers to the 2019 sri lanka easter bombings. this indicates that he is still alive, and that the video was taken very recently. this is his first appearance on video since july 2014 when he spoke to a crowd at the now demolished great mosque of al-nuri, mosul.
- 2018 - Israel defense forces arrested a hamas suspect for tampering at the karni crossing on the israeli-gazan frontier.
- 2017 - North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: u.s. pacific command officials and south korean defense officials reported that a north korean missile had been fired early in the morning. however, it quickly failed to travel beyond north korea. this is similar to a failed attempt by north korea 13 days ago.
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 April 1966?
April 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
