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May 6, 1966

May 6, 1966, was a Friday. It was the 126th day of 1966. The decade was the swinging sixties.

57 years, 10 months, and 22 days have passed since May 6, 1966.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on May 6, 1966?

  • Moors murders: Ian Brady is found guilty and sentenced to 3 concurrent terms of life imprisonment.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 6, 1966:

  • United States: "Good Lovin'" by The Young Rascals
  • United Kingdom: "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" by Dusty Springfield

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 6, 1966

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

  • Good Lovin' - The Young Rascals
  • (You're My) Soul And Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers
  • Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas
  • Sloop John B - The Beach Boys
  • Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
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 at the box office

The movie "Doctor Zhivago" was at the top of the box office on May 6, 1966.

Facts

This date was 21,146 days ago. Approximately 705 months have passed. It was the 126th day of 1966, in week 18. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 57 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. The Earth has experienced 235 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 6, 1966

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, May 6, 1966. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 1966 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Good Lovin'" by The Young Rascals is at the top of the singles charts, while "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" by Dusty Springfield 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 "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", "Steptoe and Son", and "Batman". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", and "My Three Sons".

Popular toys at the moment include G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man, Army men, Motorific (slot car toys), and Twister mat.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 6, 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 6, 1966.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 6, 1966.

  • April 9, 1966: Norwich City F.C. captain Barry Butler is killed in a car accident.
  • 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.
  • This date: May 6, 1966
  • 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.
  • May 21, 1966: Boxing: Cassius Clay defeats British boxer Henry Cooper to retain the world heavyweight championship.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 6, 1966, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 33.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 6, 1966 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1966

The following TV shows were popular in May 1966:

TV shows from May 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
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

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 May 6, 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

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
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
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
Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap
Tammy (doll)
Tammy (doll)
Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie

Were you born on May 6, 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 May 6, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 6.

Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud

Father of psychoanalysis Deceased
Born on May 6, 1856
He was not alive on this date.

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

UK Prime Minister
Born on May 6, 1953
He turned 13 on this day in 1966.

George Clooney

George Clooney

Actor
Born on May 6, 1961
He turned 5 on this day in 1966.

Dani Alves

Dani Alves

Brazilian soccer player
Born on May 6, 1983
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on May 6, 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 May 6, 1966 was most likely conceived around August 13, 1965.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 6, 1966 is close to January 27, 1967.

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Stats for May 6, 1966

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 6, 1966:

  • 21,146 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,020 weeks have passed.
  • 1,827,018,000 seconds have passed since May 6, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,131,521,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 942,741,288,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 304,503,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 157,123,548 steps. That's roughly 69,833 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,924,216 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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