August 6, 1966, was a Saturday. It was 57 years, 8 months, and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
What happened on August 6, 1966?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 6, 1966:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" was at the top of the box office on August 6, 1966.
This date was 21,077 days ago. Approximately 703 months have passed. It was the 218th day of 1966, in week 31. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 57 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. The Earth has experienced 234 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Saturday, August 6, 1966. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend.
The summer of 1966 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Wild Thing" by The Troggs is at the top of the singles charts, while "Out Of Time" by Chris Farlowe is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is at the top of the box office.
Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Because it is 1966, radio stations are playing hit songs from music artists such as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, SSgt Barry Sadler, The Association and The Supremes. In fashion, a new "hippie subculture" has emerged, bringing with it laid-back Bohemian styles. Frayed bell-bottom jeans, Jesus sandals, crushed velvet suits, and bright tie-dye t-shirts are all popular items of clothing at the moment.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Walt Disney, Jayne Mansfield, Che Guevara, and Otis Redding would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Gunsmoke", "Danger Man", "Gilligan's Island", and "Where the Action Is". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "Captain Pugwash", "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long", and "Hoppity Hooper".
Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Ken (doll), Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and Twister mat.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 6, 1966.
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Notable events that happened close to August 6, 1966.
Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
The following TV shows were popular in August 1966:
1966 saw the introduction of cars such as the Audi 80, the Ford P7, the Nissan Sunny, the 1966 Dodge Charger, the Volvo 140 Series, and the BMW 02 Series.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1966:
Toys and games that were popular in 1966:
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1966.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 6, 1972, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 6.
Dutch soccer player
Born on August 6, 1983
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.
American child beauty queen Deceased
Born on August 6, 1990
She was born exactly 24 years after this date.
Internet personality
Born on August 6, 2002
She was born exactly 36 years after this date.
Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on August 6, 1966.
Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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