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November 20, 1966

November 20, 1966, was a Sunday. It was the 324th day of 1966. The decade was the swinging sixties.

57 years, 4 months, and 8 days have passed since November 20, 1966.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 20, 1966:

  • United States: "The Poor Side Of Town" by Johnny Rivers
  • United Kingdom: "Reach Out I'll Be There" by Four Tops

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 20, 1966

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
  • Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
  • Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band
  • Last Train To Clarksville - The Monkees
  • Poor Side Of Town - Johnny Rivers
Play the top songs from 1966
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1966. Take a trip back to the days of The Beatles, Nancy Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Supremes.
The Professionals

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Professionals".

Facts

This date was 20,948 days ago. Approximately 698 months have passed. It was the 324th day of 1966, in week 46. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1967 was just 41 days away. People born on this day are currently 57 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 233 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to November 20, 1966

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, November 20, 1966. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

In America, Thanksgiving 1966 is just around the corner. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "The Poor Side Of Town" by Johnny Rivers is at the top of the singles charts, while "Reach Out I'll Be There" by Four Tops is the number-one song in the UK.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Professionals 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 "The Ed Sullivan Show", "The Andy Griffith Show", "I Dream of Jeannie", and "Batman".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "My Three Sons", and "JOT the Dot". Popular toys at the moment include Army men, Motorific (slot car toys), Barrel of Monkeys, and Scalextric.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 20, 1966.

  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone

    Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
  • The miniskirt has taken over.

    The miniskirt has taken over

    In the mid-to-late 1960s, the miniskirt became a favored clothing item among women. The skirt countered the conservatism of the 1950s and early 1960s. As a result, many people at the time saw it as a rebellious fashion statement.
  • The Suzy Homemaker.

    The Suzy Homemaker

    A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
  • The Vietnam War is ongoing.

    The Vietnam War is ongoing

    During 1966, the USA doubled its presence in Vietnam. By the end of the year, troop numbers had increased from 184,300 to 385,300.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1966?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1966?

    The best NBA players in 1966 were Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1966, the best soccer players were Pelé, Bobby Charlton, Eusébio, Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore, Flórián Albert, Ferenc Bene, Lev Yashin, Alan Ball, János Farkas and José Torres.
  • A Man for All Seasons.

    A Man for All Seasons

    "A Man for All Seasons" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1966.
  • The Beatles - "Michelle"

    The Beatles - "Michelle"

    "Michelle" by The Beatles won a Grammy for 1966's Song of the Year.
  • 1966 in music.

    1966 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1966 were dominated by SSgt Barry Sadler, The Beatles, The Supremes, The New Vaudeville Band, Simon & Garfunkel and The Monkees.
  • 1966 in movies.

    1966 in movies

    Movies released in 1966 included The Bible: In the Beginning, Hawaii, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Sand Pebbles, A Man for All Seasons, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", Batman, "Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.", "The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming", Grand Prix, Dracula: Prince of Darkness and Blowup.
  • The Inheritor.

    The Inheritor

    "The Inheritor" was named Time Person of the Year in 1966. The term represented the "baby boomer" demographic cohort, which was born after World War II.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on November 20, 1966.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 20, 1966.

  • October 21, 1966: The Aberfan disaster occurs in Wales when a colliery spoil tip collapses, killing 116 children and 28 adults.
  • October 22, 1966: Bobby Seale and Huey Newton form the Black Panthers Party in Oakland, California.
  • November 1, 1966: NFL: The New Orleans Saints are established.
  • November 8, 1966:
    • US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs an anti-trust exemption which allows the NFL and the AFL to merge together.
    • Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan defeats Pat Brown to become the next Governor of California.
  • November 9, 1966: John Lennon meets Yoko Ono.
  • November 12, 1966: The Monkees release their song "I'm a Believer".
  • November 15, 1966: A sighting of "the Mothman" occurs in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
  • This date: November 20, 1966
  • December 15, 1966: Walt Disney passes away from lung cancer.
  • December 18, 1966: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is shown for the first time on CBS.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 20, 1966, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 20, 1966 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on November 20, 1966

People in November 1966 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from November 1966.

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Batman
Batman
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Where the Action Is
Where the Action Is
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 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.

Cars in 1966.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on November 20, 1966

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1966:

The Monkees
The Monkees
The New Adventures of Superman
The New Adventures of Superman
The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show

Space Ghost
Space Ghost
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series
JOT the Dot
JOT the Dot
Milton the Monster
Milton the Monster
Atom Ant
Atom Ant
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Underdog
Underdog
Hoppity Hooper
Hoppity Hooper
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
The Mighty Hercules
The Mighty Hercules
Top Cat
Top Cat
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1966

Toys and games that were popular in 1966:

Twister mat
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Suzy Homemaker
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Operation
Operation
Scalextric
Scalextric
Barrel of Monkeys
Barrel of Monkeys
Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
Army men
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven
Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap
Tammy (doll)
Tammy (doll)
Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie

Were you born on November 20, 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 November 20, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 20.

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

American politician Deceased
Born on November 20, 1925
He turned 41 on this day in 1966.

Joe Biden

Joe Biden

US President
Born on November 20, 1942
He turned 24 on this day in 1966.

Mike D

Mike D

Beastie Boys
Born on November 20, 1965
He turned 1 on this day in 1966.

Kimberley Walsh

Kimberley Walsh

Girls Aloud
Born on November 20, 1981
She was born exactly 15 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on November 20, 1966.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on November 20, 1966 was most likely conceived around February 27, 1966.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 20, 1966 is close to August 13, 1967.

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Stats for November 20, 1966

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 20, 1966:

  • 20,948 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,992 weeks have passed.
  • 1,809,907,200 seconds have passed since November 20, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,111,558,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 933,912,115,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 301,651,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 155,652,019 steps. That's roughly 69,179 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,718,886 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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