February 14, 1966 Valentine's Day

February 14, 1966, was a Monday. It was 58 years, 9 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

What happened on this day?

What happened on February 14, 1966?

The Australian dollar is introduced.

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 14, 1966:

United States: "My Love" by Petula Clark
United Kingdom: "Michelle" by The Overlanders

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 14, 1966

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

My Love - Petula Clark
Lightnin' Strikes - Lou Christie
Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder
Barbara Ann - The Beach Boys
We Can Work It Out - The Beatles

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.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Thunderball" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

Valentine's Day 1966 was 21,465 days ago. Approximately 716 months have passed. It was the 45th day of 1966, in week 07. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 58 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 239 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to February 14, 1966

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Monday, February 14, 1966. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

It's Valentine's Day, so couples are exchanging cards and going out to dinner together. In America, the song "My Love" by Petula Clark is at the top of the singles charts, while "Michelle" by The Overlanders is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Thunderball 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", "The Farmer's Daughter", "Gilligan's Island", and "Where the Action Is". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long", "Underdog", and "JOT the Dot".

Popular toys at the moment include Etch A Sketch, Tammy (doll), Scalextric, and Major Matt Mason (action figure).

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 14, 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: February 14, 1966 falls under the Otter.
Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 14, 1966.

The push-button telephone
Push-button telephones were beginning 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, 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 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
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

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 14, 1966.

January 15, 1966: The civilian government in Nigeria is disposed during a military coup.
January 24, 1966: 117 people are killed when Air India Flight 101 crashes into Mont Blanc in the Alps.
January 26, 1966:
• Liberal Party leader Harold Holt becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
• Beaumont children: Jane Nartare Beaumont (9), Arnna Kathleen Beaumont (7) and Grant Ellis Beaumont (4) disappear from Glenelg Beach in South Australia.
January 30, 1966: Actor Milos Milos shoots Barbara Ann Thomason (Carolyn Mitchell) dead before committing suicide.
January 31, 1966: The Soviet Union launches the spacecraft "Luna 9".
February 3, 1966: Soviet spacecraft Luna 9 becomes the first spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.
February 4, 1966: 133 people are killed when All Nippon Airways Flight 60 crashes into Tokyo Bay.
February 6, 1966: The final episode of Mister Ed is aired.
February 12, 1966: Vietnam War: The Tay Vinh massacre occurs.
This date: February 14, 1966
February 26, 1966: Vietnam War: The Binh An massacre occurs.
February 28, 1966: US astronauts Charles Bassett and Elliot See are killed in a plane crash in St. Louis, Missouri.
March 4, 1966:
• 64 people are killed when Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 402 crashes at Tokyo International Airport in Japan.
• John Lennon of The Beatles causes a stir when he states that they are "more popular than Jesus now".
March 5, 1966: 124 people are killed when BOAC Flight 911 crashes over Mount Fuji in Japan.
March 8, 1966: Nelson's Pillar in Dublin, Ireland, is blown up by former IRA members.
March 16, 1966: The first Vans shoe store is opened in California.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

TV series on February 14, 1966

TV audiences were watching the following shows on February 14, 1966:

Batman

I Dream of Jeannie

Where the Action Is

Hullabaloo

Gilligan's Island

My Favorite Martian

The Farmer's Daughter

Steptoe and Son

Hazel

The Andy Griffith Show

Danger Man

Bonanza

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.

Kids TV shows on February 14, 1966

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

The Bugs Bunny Show

Popular toys and games in 1966

Toys and games that were popular in 1966:

Twister mat

Suzy Homemaker

Major Matt Mason (action figure)

Captain Action (action figure)

Operation

Scalextric

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

Were you born on February 14, 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 February 14, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 14.

Phill Lewis

Actor
Born on February 14, 1968
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Simon Pegg

Actor
Born on February 14, 1970
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Viscera

Wrestler Deceased
Born on February 14, 1971
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Steve McNair

American football player Deceased
Born on February 14, 1973
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Danai Gurira

Actress
Born on February 14, 1978
She was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Stephanie Moseley

Dancer / Actress Deceased
Born on February 14, 1984
She was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Edinson Cavani

Soccer player
Born on February 14, 1987
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on February 14:

Valentine's Day

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on February 14, 1966.

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on February 14, 1966 was most likely conceived around May 24, 1965.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 14, 1966 is close to November 7, 1966.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 14, 1966:

21,465 days have passed since this date.
3,066 weeks have passed.
1,854,576,000 seconds have passed since February 14, 1966.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,163,672,000 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 956,961,216,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 309,096,000 times.
You have taken approximately 159,493,536 steps. That's roughly 70,886 miles.
22,254,912 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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