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May 11, 1966

May 11, 1966, was a Wednesday. It was the 131st day of 1966. The decade was the swinging sixties.

57 years, 10 months, and 18 days have passed since May 11, 1966.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on May 11, 1966?

  • Football: Spanish side Real Madrid win the European Cup after they defeat Partizan Belgrade 2-1.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 11, 1966:

  • United States: "Monday Monday" by The Mama's & The Papa's
  • United Kingdom: "Pretty Flamingo" by Manfred Mann

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 11, 1966

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

  • Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas
  • Good Lovin' - The Young Rascals
  • Sloop John B - The Beach Boys
  • (You're My) Soul And Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers
  • Kicks - Paul Revere & The Raiders Featuring Mark Lindsay
Play the top singles 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.
The Sound of Music

Top movie at the box office

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

Facts

This date occurred 21,142 days ago. Approximately 705 months have passed. It was the 131st day of 1966, in week 19. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on May 11, 1966, are now 57 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 235 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 11, 1966

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is May 11, 1966, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

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 "Monday Monday" by The Mama's & The Papa's is at the top of the singles charts, while "Pretty Flamingo" by Manfred Mann is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Sound of Music is at the top of the box office.

Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Danger Man", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Gilligan's Island". 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. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Captain Kangaroo", "The Mighty Hercules", and "Milton the Monster".

Children are playing with toys such as Matchbox toy cars, Etch A Sketch, Tammy (doll), and the Easy-Bake Oven.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 11, 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 11, 1966.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on May 11, 1966

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 11, 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 1966

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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

Toys in 1966

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 11, 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 11, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 11.

Pam Ferris

Pam Ferris

Actress
Born on May 11, 1948
She turned 18 on this day in 1966.

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson

English actress Deceased
Born on May 11, 1963
She turned 3 on this day in 1966.

Cory Monteith

Cory Monteith

Actor Deceased
Born on May 11, 1982
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Andres Iniesta

Andres Iniesta

Spanish soccer player
Born on May 11, 1984
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Abou Diaby

Abou Diaby

Former soccer player
Born on May 11, 1986
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna

Model
Born on May 11, 1988
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Thibaut Courtois

Thibaut Courtois

Belgian soccer player
Born on May 11, 1992
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Coi Leray

Coi Leray

Rapper
Born on May 11, 1997
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on May 11, 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.

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