Your place in the Universe on 1966
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Get your map!1966 (MCMLXVI in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1966th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1966 a year special to you? Discover what 1966 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1966, 1966 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1966, how old is someone born in 1966 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1966.
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In 1966, Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969. During his presidency, he passed landmark civil rights legislation and launched the Great Society programs aimed at eliminating poverty.
In 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour). His administration brought about major social reforms, including the legalization of abortion and homosexuality, and led Britain through economic challenges.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1966 was Pope St Paul VI who had held the papacy since 1963. During his papacy, he concluded the Second Vatican Council and issued *Humanae Vitae*, reaffirming the Church's stance on birth control.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1966, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Last Train To Clarksville by The Monkees
The number 1 song in the UK in 1966, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
The most popular movie and box office hit was Fahrenheit 451 by Ramin Bahrani
Someone born in 1966 is 59 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1966 was the Year of the Horse.
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