January 24th, 1966.

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on January 24th, 1966.

• 117 people are killed when Air India Flight 101 crashes into Mont Blanc in the Alps.

Popular songs.

On January 24th, 1966, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

• United States: The Sounds Of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
• United Kingdom: Keep On Running - The Spencer Davis Group

Take me back to January 24th, 1966!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is January 24th, 1966, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. In America, the song The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel is on top of the singles charts.

Over in the UK, Keep On Running by The Spencer Davis Group is the number one hit song. Lyndon Baines Johnson is currently the President of the United States, and the movie Thunderball is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Harold Wilson is the current Prime Minister.

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-bottomed 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 be still alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Bonanza", "Hazel", "Steptoe and Son" and "Gilligan's Island". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "My Three Sons", "The Flintstones", "The Patty Duke Show" and "Atom Ant". Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Tammy (doll), G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man, Army men and Captain Action (action figure).

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on January 24th, 1966.

• 

  The push-button telephone.

  During this period, push-button telephones started to replace the older rotary style landlines.

• 

  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.

  A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.

• 

  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?

  The best NBA players in 1966 were Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.

• 

  Who were the best football players in 1966?

  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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1966.

• 

  The Beatles - "Michelle"

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

• 

  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.

  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" was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1966. The term represents the "Baby boomer" demographic cohort, which was born after World War II.

• 

  Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

  During this period, the fast food industry was growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. As a result, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

• 57 years and 3 days have passed since January 24th, 1966.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 04 of 1966.
• Leap Year: 1966 was not a leap year.
• Age: A person born on January 24th, 1966 will be 57 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1966 belong to the Generation X generation.

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to January 24th, 1966.

• January 1st, 1966: The New York City subway system is shut down due to a transit worker strike.
• January 1st, 1966: Cigarette companies in the USA are forced to display new health cautions on their packs.
• January 2nd, 1966: NFL: The Green Bay Packers defeat the Cleveland Browns by 23-12 to win the 1965 NFL Championship Game.
• January 2nd, 1966: The 1966 New York City transit strike begins.
• January 4th, 1966: 18 people are killed by a gas leak fire at the Feyzin oil refinery near Lyon, France.
• January 10th, 1966: The home of African American Civil Rights leader Vernon Dahmer is firebombed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dahmer passes away from his injuries the following day.
• January 12th, 1966: The first episode of Batman, starring Adam West, is aired on television.
• January 13th, 1966: Robert C. Weaver becomes the first African American Cabinet member in the United States.
• January 15th, 1966: The civilian government in Nigeria is disposed during a military coup.
• This date: January 24th, 1966
• January 26th, 1966: Liberal Party leader Harold Holt becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
• January 26th, 1966: Beaumont children: Jane Nartare Beaumont (9), Arnna Kathleen Beaumont (7) and Grant Ellis Beaumont (4) disappear from Glenelg Beach in South Australia.
• January 30th, 1966: Actor Milos Milos shoots Barbara Ann Thomason (Carolyn Mitchell) dead before committing suicide.
• January 31st, 1966: The Soviet Union launches the spacecraft "Luna 9".
• February 3rd, 1966: Soviet spacecraft Luna 9 becomes the first spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.
• February 4th, 1966: 133 people are killed when All Nippon Airways Flight 60 crashes into Tokyo Bay.
• February 6th, 1966: The final episode of Mister Ed is aired.
• February 12th, 1966: Vietnam War: The Tay Vinh massacre occurs.
• February 14th, 1966: The Australian dollar is introduced.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.

• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 24th, 1966, will have the star sign Aquarius.
• Zodiac Element: Air.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
• Native American Zodiac: January 24th, 1966 falls under the Otter.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
• Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 24th, 1966.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

View Personality Summary

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

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.

Were you born on this date?

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 January 24th, 1972, instead.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on January 24th, 1966 was most likely conceived around May 3rd, 1965.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 24th, 1966 is close to October 17th, 1966.

How old was I?

Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on January 24th, 1966.
This information is not transmitted to our server.

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about January 24th, 1966.

• A total of 20,822 days have passed since this date.
• 2,974 weeks have passed.
• 1,799,020,800 seconds have passed since the January 24th, 1966.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,098,857,600 times.
• Since January 24th, 1966, the Earth has travelled approximately 928,294,732,800 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 299,836,800 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 154,715,789 steps. That's about 68,763 miles!
• Since this date, 21,588,250 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
• How many years ago was 1966?

Random dates.

Check out some of the random dates below.

• 6th of February, 1985
• 18th of April, 2023
• 10th of March, 1994
• 6th of December, 1986
• 12th of March, 2009