February 14th, 1966

February 14th, 1966, fell on a Monday. It was day 45 of 1966. The decade was the 1960s.

55 years, 0 months and 14 days have passed since February 14th, 1966.

February 14th, 1966

On This Date

Events that occurred on February 14th, 1966:

  • The Australian dollar is introduced.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on February 14th, 1966:

  • United States: My Love - Petula Clark
  • United Kingdom: Michelle - Overlanders

Take Me Back!

The date is February 14th, 1966 and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. 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 on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Michelle by Overlanders is the number one hit song. Lyndon Baines Johnson is currently the President of the United States and 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. People are watching popular TV shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Danger Man", "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hazel". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "The Patty Duke Show", "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long", "Underdog" and "Thunderbirds".

Popular toys include the likes of "Ken (doll)", "G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man", "Motorific (slot car toys)" and "Barrel of Monkeys".

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 February 14th, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 55 years, 0 months and 14 days have passed since February 14th, 1966.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 07 of 1966.
  • Leap Year: 1966 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on February 14th, 1966, will be 55 years of age.
  • People born in 1966 belong to the "Generation X" generation.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around February 14th, 1966:

  • January 15th, 1966: The civilian government in Nigeria is disposed during a military coup.
  • January 24th, 1966: 117 people are killed when Air India Flight 101 crashes into Mont Blanc in the Alps.
  • 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 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.
  • This date: February 14th, 1966
  • February 26th, 1966: Vietnam War: The Binh An massacre occurs.
  • February 28th, 1966: US astronauts Charles Bassett and Elliot See are killed in a plane crash in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • March 4th, 1966: 64 people are killed when Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 402 crashes at Tokyo International Airport in Japan.
  • March 4th, 1966: John Lennon of The Beatles causes a stir when he states that they are "more popular than Jesus now".
  • March 5th, 1966: 124 people are killed when BOAC Flight 911 crashes over Mount Fuji in Japan.
  • March 8th, 1966: Nelson's Pillar in Dublin, Ireland, is blown up by former IRA members.
  • March 16th, 1966: The first Vans shoe store is opened in California.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 14th, 1966, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • Native American Zodiac: February 14th, 1966 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.

Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

  • Batman - Live action television series starring Adam West.
  • Gilligan's Island - Sitcom about seven people who are shipwrecked on an island.
  • 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.
  • The Ed Sullivan Show - Variety show.

1966 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date 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
  • The Bugs Bunny Show
  • The Flintstones
  • My Three Sons
  • Captain Kangaroo
  • Lassie
  • Looney Tunes

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

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 14th of February:

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 14th of February:

  • Valentine's Day

US President

Who was the US President on February 14th, 1966?

  • Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on February 14th, 1966?

  • Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?

  • Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

  • A baby that was born on February 14th, 1966 was probably conceived around the 7th of May, 1965. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 14th, 1966 is the 24th of November, 1966. (Rough Estimate).

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about February 14th, 1966.

  • 20,103 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,736,899,200 seconds have passed since the February 14th, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,026,382,400 times.
  • Since February 14th, 1966, earth has travelled approximately 896,239,987,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 289,483,200 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 149,373,331 steps. That's about 66,388 miles!
  • Since this date, 20,842,790 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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