January 24th, 1966, was a Monday. It was day 24 of 1966. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.
57 years and 3 days have passed since January 24th, 1966.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
Notable events that occurred on January 24th, 1966.
On January 24th, 1966, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.
A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date.
The top "Box Office" movie on this date was the film "Thunderball".
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).
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.
During this period, push-button telephones started to replace the older rotary style landlines.
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.
A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
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.
The best NBA players in 1966 were Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1966.
"Michelle" by The Beatles won a Grammy for 1966's Song of the Year.
The Billboard Charts in 1966 were dominated by SSgt Barry Sadler, The Beatles, The Supremes, The New Vaudeville Band, Simon & Garfunkel and The Monkees.
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" 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.
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.
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Television shows that people were watching in January, 1966.
Batman
Live action television series starring Adam West.
I Dream of Jeannie
Fantasy sitcom starring Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie.
Where the Action Is
Music-based variety show.
Hullabaloo
Musical variety series.
Gilligan's Island
Sitcom about seven people who are shipwrecked on an island.
My Favorite Martian
Sci-fi sitcom starring Ray Walston as Uncle Martin O'Hara.
The Farmer's Daughter
Sitcom starring Inger Stevens as Katy Holstrum.
Steptoe and Son
British sitcom starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell.
Hazel
Sitcom about a live-in maid called Hazel Burke.
The Andy Griffith Show
Comedy TV series about a sheriff in Mayberry, North Carolina.
Danger Man
British television series about a secret agent working for NATO.
Bonanza
American Western series.
Perry Mason
Legal drama series.
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
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.
JOT the Dot
Milton the Monster
Atom Ant
Thunderbirds
Underdog
Hoppity Hooper
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
The Patty Duke Show
The Mighty Hercules
Top Cat
Mister Ed
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
My Three Sons
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1966.
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Operation
Barrel of Monkeys
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
The Easy-Bake Oven
Mouse Trap
Tammy (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
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.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 24th.
Actress and model. Deceased
Born on January 24th, 1943
She turned 23 on this day in 1966.
Actor. Deceased
Born on January 24th, 1949
He turned 17 on this day in 1966.
Soccer player.
Born on January 24th, 1987
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.
Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on January 24th, 1966.
Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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