June 17th, 1966, was a Friday. It was day 168 of 1966. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.
56 years, 9 months and 12 days have passed since June 17th, 1966.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 17th, 1966.
A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date.
The movie "The Sound of Music" was at the top of the Box Office on this day.
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A 19-year-old called Thomas Guy Cleveland died while attempting to sneak into Disneyland (California) on this day. Cleveland tried sneaking in via the monorail track. Sadly, he was struck by the train.
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Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is June 17th, 1966, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. Currently, people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.
It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra is the number one hit song.
Lyndon Baines Johnson is currently the President of the United States, and the movie The Sound of Music 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, Jayne Mansfield, Che Guevara and Otis Redding would all be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Bonanza", "Danger Man" and "Where the Action Is".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Lassie", "Captain Kangaroo", "Hoppity Hooper" and "Thunderbirds". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Barbie, G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots and Twister mat.
These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on June 17th, 1966.
During this period, push-button telephones started to replace the older rotary style landlines.
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.
A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
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.
The best NBA players in 1966 were Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1966.
"Michelle" by The Beatles won a Grammy for 1966's Song of the Year.
The Billboard Charts in 1966 were dominated by SSgt Barry Sadler, The Beatles, The Supremes, The New Vaudeville Band, Simon & Garfunkel and The Monkees.
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" 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.
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.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around June 17th, 1966.
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Television shows that people were watching in June, 1966.
Batman
Live action television series starring Adam West.
I Dream of Jeannie
Fantasy sitcom starring Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie.
Where the Action Is
Music-based variety show.
Hullabaloo
Musical variety series.
Gilligan's Island
Sitcom about seven people who are shipwrecked on an island.
Steptoe and Son
British sitcom starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell.
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.
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day 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
Top Cat
The Bugs Bunny Show
My Three Sons
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1966.
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Operation
Barrel of Monkeys
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
The Easy-Bake Oven
Mouse Trap
Tammy (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
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 June 17th, 1972, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 17th.
Russian composer. Deceased
Born on June 17th, 1882
He turned 84 on this day in 1966.
Singer.
Born on June 17th, 1943
He turned 23 on this day in 1966.
Tennis player.
Born on June 17th, 1980
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.
Singer. Deceased
Born on June 17th, 1989
She was born exactly 23 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on the 17th of June.
Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on June 17th, 1966.
Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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