May 24th, 1966.

Born on May 24th, 1966.

People who were born on this exact date.

• Eric Cantona: French soccer player.

Music charts.

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on May 24th, 1966.

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

Take me back to May 24th, 1966!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is May 24th, 1966 and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 1966 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up and the evenings are brighter than usual.

In America, the song Monday Monday by The Mama's & The Papa's is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann is the number one hit song. Lyndon Baines Johnson is currently the President of the United States and the movie Doctor Zhivago is at the top of the Box Office.

In the United Kingdom, Harold Wilson is the current Prime Minister. 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-bottomed 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, Che Guevara and Otis Redding would all be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Bonanza", "Danger Man", "Gilligan's Island" and "Hullabaloo". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Gumby Show", "The Mighty Hercules" and "Atom Ant".

If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Etch A Sketch, Mouse Trap, Barrel of Monkeys and Suzy Homemaker.

News topics, fads & culture.

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on May 24th, 1966.

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  The push-button telephone.

  During this period, push-button telephones started to replace the older rotary style landlines.

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  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.

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  The Suzy Homemaker.

  A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  A Man for All Seasons.

  "A Man for All Seasons" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1966.

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  The Beatles - "Michelle"

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

  During this period, the fast food industry was growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. As a result, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

• 55 years, 11 months and 27 days have passed since May 24th, 1966.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 21 of 1966.
• Leap Year: 1966 was NOT a leap year.
• Age: Anyone born on May 24th, 1966, will be 55 years of age.
• Generation: People born in 1966 belong to the Generation X generation.

Around this time.

Notable events that occurred around May 24th, 1966.

• April 30th, 1966: The Church of Satan is formed by Anton Szandor LaVey.
• May 1st, 1966: The final episode of the sci-fi sitcom "My Favorite Martian" is aired on television.
• May 6th, 1966: Moors murders: Ian Brady is found guilty and sentenced to 3 concurrent terms of life imprisonment.
• May 7th, 1966: Irish bank workers go on strike.
• May 11th, 1966: Football: Spanish side Real Madrid win the European Cup after they defeat Partizan Belgrade 2-1.
• May 14th, 1966: FA Cup Final 1966: Everton defeat Sheffield Wednesday 3-2.
• May 21st, 1966: Boxing: Cassius Clay defeats British boxer Henry Cooper to retain the world heavyweight championship.
• This date: May 24th, 1966
• June 8th, 1966: It is announced that the NFL and AFL will be merging together.
• June 8th, 1966: A tornado kills 16 people in Topeka, Kansas.

Personality traits.

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Horoscope, birthstone & birth flower information.

Zodiac & Birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 24th, 1966, will have the star sign Gemini.
• However, if you are going by the new star sign system that was discovered in 2020, then the sign for this date is actually Taurus.
• 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 33.
• Native American Zodiac: May 24th, 1966 falls under the Deer.
• Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
• Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

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.

Were you born on this date?

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 from their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then check out May 24th, 1972 instead.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on May 24th, 1966 was most likely conceived around August 31st, 1965.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 24th, 1966 is close to February 14th, 1967.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about May 24th, 1966.

• A total of 20,450 days have passed since this date.
• 2,921 weeks have passed.
• 1,766,880,000 seconds have passed since the May 24th, 1966.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,061,360,000 times.
• Since May 24th, 1966, the earth has travelled approximately 911,710,080,000 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 294,480,000 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 151,951,680 steps. That's about 67,534 miles!
• Since this date, 21,202,560 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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