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April 18, 1966

April 18, 1966, was a Monday. It was 58 years, 7 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 18, 1966:

  • United States: "Soul And Inspiration" by The Righteous Brothers
  • United Kingdom: "Somebody Help Me" by The Spencer Davis Group

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 18, 1966

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • (You're My) Soul And Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers
  • Daydream - The Lovin' Spoonful
  • Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Cher
  • Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
  • Time Won't Let Me - The Outsiders
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.
Doctor Zhivago

Top movie

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

Facts

This date was 21,402 days ago. Approximately 713 months have passed. It was the 108th day of 1966, in week 16. 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 238 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to April 18, 1966

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, April 18, 1966. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 1966 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Soul And Inspiration" by The Righteous Brothers is at the top of the singles charts, while "Somebody Help Me" by The Spencer Davis Group is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Doctor Zhivago 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 "The Andy Griffith Show", "My Favorite Martian", "Hullabaloo", and "Where the Action Is". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Pugwash", "Hoppity Hooper", "Atom Ant", and "Milton the Monster".

Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Army men, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and Major Matt Mason (action figure).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 18, 1966, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 18, 1966 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 18, 1966.

  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone

    Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
  • The miniskirt has taken over.

    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.

    The Suzy Homemaker

    A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
  • The Vietnam War is ongoing.

    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?

    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?

    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

    "A Man for All Seasons" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1966.
  • The Beatles - "Michelle"

    The Beatles - "Michelle"

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

    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.

    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

    "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.

    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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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 18, 1966.

  • March 19, 1966: Racial segregation in sports in the USA starts to become a thing of the past when The Texas Western Miners defeat an all-white Kentucky Wildcats team with five African-American starters.
  • March 20, 1966: The FIFA World Cup trophy is stolen in London.
  • April 9, 1966: Norwich City F.C. captain Barry Butler is killed in a car accident.
  • This date: April 18, 1966
  • April 19, 1966:
    • Bobbi Gibb becomes the first woman to run the Boston Marathon.
    • Ian Brady and Myra Hindley go on trial in England for the murders of 3 children that vanished between 1963 and 1965.
  • April 30, 1966: The Church of Satan is formed by Anton Szandor LaVey.
  • May 1, 1966: The final episode of the sci-fi sitcom "My Favorite Martian" is aired on television.
  • May 6, 1966: Moors murders: Ian Brady is found guilty and sentenced to 3 concurrent terms of life imprisonment.
  • May 7, 1966: Irish bank workers go on strike.
  • May 11, 1966: Football: Spanish side Real Madrid win the European Cup after they defeat Partizan Belgrade 2-1.
  • May 14, 1966: FA Cup Final 1966: Everton defeat Sheffield Wednesday 3-2.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on April 18, 1966

People in April 1966 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from April 1966.

Batman
Batman
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Where the Action Is
Where the Action Is
Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Perry Mason
Perry Mason

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.

Cars in 1966.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 18, 1966

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1966:

JOT the Dot
JOT the Dot
Milton the Monster
Milton the Monster
Atom Ant
Atom Ant

Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Underdog
Underdog
Hoppity Hooper
Hoppity Hooper
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
The Mighty Hercules
The Mighty Hercules
Top Cat
Top Cat
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1966

Toys and games that were popular in 1966:

Twister mat
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Suzy Homemaker
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Operation
Operation
Scalextric
Scalextric
Barrel of Monkeys
Barrel of Monkeys
Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
Army men
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven

Were you born on April 18, 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 April 18, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 18.

Michael D. Higgins

Michael D. Higgins

Irish President
Born on April 18, 1941
He turned 25 on this day in 1966.

James Woods

James Woods

Actor
Born on April 18, 1947
He turned 19 on this day in 1966.

Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis

Actor
Born on April 18, 1953
He turned 13 on this day in 1966.

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

American talk show host
Born on April 18, 1963
He turned 3 on this day in 1966.

David Tennant

David Tennant

Scottish actor
Born on April 18, 1971
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa Joan Hart

American actress
Born on April 18, 1976
She was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian

Media personality
Born on April 18, 1979
She was born exactly 13 years after this date.

Kayleigh McEnany

Kayleigh McEnany

White House press secretary
Born on April 18, 1988
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.

PinkPantheress

PinkPantheress

Singer
Born on April 18, 2001
She was born exactly 35 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on April 18, 1966.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 18, 1966 was most likely conceived around July 26, 1965.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 18, 1966 is close to January 9, 1967.

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Stats for April 18, 1966

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 18, 1966:

  • 21,402 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,057 weeks have passed.
  • 1,849,136,400 seconds have passed since April 18, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,157,325,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 954,154,382,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 308,189,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 159,025,730 steps. That's roughly 70,678 miles.
  • 22,189,637 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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