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24th of January, 1966

The 24th of January, 1966, fell on a Monday. Day 24 of 1966. Decade: 1960s.

54 years, 2 months and 13 days have passed since the 24th of January, 1966.

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On This Date

Events that occurred on the 24th of January, 1966:

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

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Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 24th of January, 1966:

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

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News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 24th of January, 1966.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Beatles - "Michelle"

  "Michelle" by The Beatles would go on to win a Grammy for 1966's Song of the Year.

• A Man for All Seasons

  "A Man for All Seasons" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1966.

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Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 54 years, 2 months and 13 days have passed since the 24th of January, 1966.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 04 of 1966.
• Leap Year: 1966 was NOT a leap year.
• Age: Anyone born on the 24th of January, 1966, will be 54 years of age.
• People born in 1966 belong to the "Generation X" generation.

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Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 24th of January, 1966:

• 2nd of January, 1966: The 1966 New York City transit strike begins.
• 4th of January, 1966: 18 people are killed by a gas leak fire at the Feyzin oil refinery near Lyon, France.
• 10th of January, 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.
• 13th of January, 1966: Robert C. Weaver becomes the first African American Cabinet member in the United States.
• 15th of January, 1966: The civilian government in Nigeria is disposed during a military coup.
• 26th of January, 1966: Beaumont children: Jane Nartare Beaumont (9), Arnna Kathleen Beaumont (7) and Grant Ellis Beaumont (4) disappear from Glenelg Beach in South Australia.
• 31st of January, 1966: The Soviet Union launches the spacecraft "Luna 9".
• 3rd of February, 1966: Soviet spacecraft Luna 9 becomes the first spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.
• 4th of February, 1966: 133 people are killed when All Nippon Airways Flight 60 crashes into Tokyo Bay.
• 6th of February, 1966: The final episode of Mister Ed is aired.
• 12th of February, 1966: Vietnam War: The Tay Vinh massacre occurs.
• 14th of February, 1966: The Australian dollar is introduced.

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Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 24th of January, 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).
• Native American Zodiac: The 24th of January, 1966 falls under the Otter.
• Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.

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1966 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1966.

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1966 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1966:

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

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Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 24th of January:

• 24th of January, 1949: John Belushi: Actor.
• 24th of January, 1987: Luis Suarez: Soccer player.

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US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

• Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on the 24th of January, 1966.

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Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

• A baby that was born on the 24th of January, 1966 was probably conceived around the 16th of April, 1965. (Rough Estimate).
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 24th of January, 1966 is the 3rd of November, 1966. (Rough Estimate).

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24th of January

Events that have occurred on the 24th of January:

• 24th of January, 1965: Sir Winston Churchill passes away.
• 24th of January, 1984: Apple release their Macintosh computer.
• 24th of January, 1989: Serial killer Ted Bundy is executed.
• 24th of January, 2006: American actor Chris Penn dies from heart disease.
• 24th of January, 2011: A suicide attack kills 37 people at the Domodedovo International Airport in Russia.
• 24th of January, 2011: The best-selling album "21" is released by Adele.
• 24th of January, 2011: Adele releases her single "Someone like You".
• 24th of January, 1972: Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi is discovered after having spent 28 years living in a jungle in Guam.
• 24th of January, 1982: Super Bowl XVI: The San Francisco 49ers defeat the Cincinnati Bengals at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan.
• 24th of January, 1995: The first opening statements are made in the trial against O.J. Simpson.
• 24th of January, 2013: Video-hosting service "Vine" is launched.
• 24th of January, 2014: Football: Juan Mata signs for Manchester United.

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Time Difference & Statistics

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

• 19,797 days have passed since this date.
• 1,710,457,200 seconds have passed since the 24th of January, 1966.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,995,533,400 times.
• Since the 24th of January, 1966, earth has travelled approximately 882,595,915,200 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 285,076,200 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 147,099,319 steps. That's about 65,377 miles!
• Since this date, 20,525,486 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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