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January 02, 1966 was the 2nd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is January 02, 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 January 02, 1966, who was born and died on January 02, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'm A Believer by The Monkees), movies (e.g. The Tale of Tsar Saltan, directed by Aleksandr Ptushko), 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 January 2nd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 02, 1966?
- January 02, 1966: What happened on that day?
- January 02, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 02, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 02, 1966?
- January 02, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 02, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- January 02, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- January 02, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 02, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 02, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 02, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on January 02, 1966?
What day of the week was January 02, 1966?
January 02, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 02, 1966 can also be written as 1/2/1966 in the US and as 2/1/1966 in UK and Europe.
January 02, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 02, 1966:
- Green bay packers beat cleveland browns 23-12 in nfl championship game.
- A strike of public transportation workers in new york city begins (it will end january 13).
January 02, 1966: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Cleveland Browns - Green Bay Packers : 12 - 23
January 02, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 02, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 02, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 02, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 January 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 03:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1966.
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Who was born on January 02, 1966?
Famous people born on January 02, 1966:
![Siobhan Finneran]()
Siobhan FinneranTv actress.
- Amaka Igwe
Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.
- Tia Carrere
Tia carrere is an actress known for her roles in wayne's world and true lies.
- Dayana Cadeau
Dayana Cadeau is a renowned bodybuilder known for her impressive physique and numerous competition wins.
- Tia Carrere [Althea Janairo] in Honolulu
Hawaii, usa; actress (wayne's world general hospital).
![Kate Hodge]()
Kate Hodge- Irving Thomas
- Artur Akoev
- Vincenzo Vivarini
- Aydın Ələkbərov
- Massimo Pellegrini
Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:
![Kate Bosworth]()
Kate BosworthAmerican actress.
![Taye Diggs]()
Taye DiggsTaye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.
![Tia Carrere]()
Tia CarrereTia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.
![Isaac Asimov]()
Isaac AsimovRussian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.
![Giovanna Ralli]()
Giovanna RalliItalian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![William Haines]()
William HainesAmerican interior designer and actor (d. 1973).
![Patrick Huard]()
Patrick HuardCanadian screenwriter and actor.
![Joanna Pacula]()
Joanna PaculaTomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).
![Lucy Davis]()
Lucy DavisEnglish actress.
January 02, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years 3 months old,
or 699 months and 17 days old,
or 3041 weeks and 5 days old,
or 21292 days old,
if you were born on January 02, 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 January 02, 1966?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 02, 1966.
January 02, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 02, 1966:
- Oscar Thorstensen
- Dino Alfieri
- Paul Diepgen
- Paolo Palmisano
- Edwin Swatek
- Ernest Wilkins
What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?
Famous deaths on January 2nd:
![David Lynch]()
David LynchAmerican screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.
![Anne Francis]()
Anne FrancisAmerican magazine cover girl, five years old.
![Dick Powell]()
Dick PowellAmerican actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).
![Pete Postlethwaite]()
Pete PostlethwaitePete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.
![Dick Emery]()
Dick EmeryActor (yellow submarine.
![Una Merkel]()
Una MerkelCovington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).
![Jack Carson]()
Jack CarsonManitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).
![Nancy Kelly]()
Nancy KellyLowell, massachusetts -- actress.
![Emil Jannings]()
Emil JanningsGerman actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.
![Tex Ritter]()
Tex RitterCountry singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd
January 02, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 02, 1966:
- New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
- Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
- Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
- The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
- Science Fiction Day
January 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 02, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1966 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
January 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Monkees - I'm A Believer
- The Royal Guardsmen - Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron
- The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
- Frank Sinatra - That's Life
- Nancy Sinatra - Sugar Town
January 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1966 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
January 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Monkees - I'm A Believer
- Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
- The Who - Happy Jack
- The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
- Donovan - Sunshine Superman
January 02, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1966 was (I Know) I'm Losing You by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
January 02, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
- Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Gene Chandler - I Fooled You This Time
- Stevie Wonder - A Place In The Sun
January 02, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 02, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Tale of Tsar Saltan
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Aleksandr Ptushko
Starring: Vladimir Andreyev, Larisa Golubkina, Oleg Vidov, Kseniya Ryabinkina
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
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
Andrei Rublev
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky
Starring: Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Nikolay Grinko, Nikolay Sergeev
Country: United States of America
January 02, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Tom Reeve
Leo the Lion
Release year: 1966
Written by: Osamu Tezuka
Directed by: Mario Cambi
Country: Japan
Star Trek
Release year: 1966
Written by: Gene Roddenberry
Starring: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Country: United States of America
The Green Hornet
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Michel Gondry
Chain Letter
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Deon Taylor
January 02, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 02, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Birds Fall Down
By: Rebecca West
No dust jacket. Binding loose and torn. Book sticker on the front cover. Ex-library. In fair condition.
Valley Of The Dolls
By: Jacqueline Susann
Jacqueline Susann's All-Time Pop-Culture Classic 50th Anniversary Edition
With Kennedy
By: Pierre Salinger
Pierre Salinger provides a warm and expert perspective on the creation and forging the New Frontier, as well as the incredible complexities and pressures of being press secretary.
The Mask Of Apollo
By: Mary Renault
It was set in the fourth century B.C. The Mask of Apollo was set in fourth-century B.C.
Who was the US President on January 02, 1966?
On January 02, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1966?
On January 02, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 02, 1966?
On January 02, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 2nd?
January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
- 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.
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 January 1966?
January 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
