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June 17th, 1966.

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.

Song charts

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 17th, 1966.

  • United States: Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones
  • United Kingdom: Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 17th, 1966.

A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date.

  • Paint It, Black - The Rolling Stones
  • Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind? - The Lovin' Spoonful
  • I Am A Rock - Simon & Garfunkel
  • When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
  • A Groovy Kind Of Love - The Mindbenders
Play the top singles from the year 1966.
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The Sound of Music

Top movie.

The movie "The Sound of Music" was at the top of the Box Office on this day.

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RD

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.
Posted on March 6th, 2023 23:53


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Take me back to June 17th, 1966!

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.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

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.

  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone.

    During this period, push-button telephones started 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 in 1966?

    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.

  • 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 as the Time Person of the Year in 1966. The term represents 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.

    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.

Information

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

  • 56 years, 9 months and 12 days have passed since June 17th, 1966.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 24 of 1966.
  • Leap Year: 1966 was not a leap year.
  • Age: A person born on June 17th, 1966 will be 56 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1966 belong to the Generation X generation.
Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around June 17th, 1966.

  • May 21st, 1966: Boxing: Cassius Clay defeats British boxer Henry Cooper to retain the world heavyweight championship.
  • 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.
  • This date: June 17th, 1966
  • June 27th, 1966: Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's debut album, Freak Out!, is released.
  • June 30th, 1966: France leaves NATO in protest of "US hegemony" in Europe.
  • July 11th, 1966: The 1966 FIFA World Cup begins in England.
  • July 12th, 1966: The 1966 Chicago West Side riots begin after two police officers attempt to arrest a man that was wanted for armed robbery.
  • July 14th, 1966: NFL legend Jim Brown announces his retirement.
  • July 14th, 1966: Richard Speck murders 8 student nurses in Chicago.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on June 17th, 1966.

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Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 17th, 1966, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • 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 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 17th, 1966 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1966.

Television shows that people were watching in June, 1966.

TV shows from June, 1966.

Batman
Batman
Live action television series starring Adam West.

I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Fantasy sitcom starring Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie.

Where the Action Is
Where the Action Is
Music-based variety show.

Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Musical variety series.

Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Sitcom about seven people who are shipwrecked on an island.

Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
British sitcom starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell.

The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Comedy TV series about a sheriff in Mayberry, North Carolina.

Danger Man
Danger Man
British television series about a secret agent working for NATO.

Bonanza
Bonanza
American Western series.

Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.

What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Panel game show.

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety 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 June 17th, 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

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 on this date 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

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 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 of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out June 17th, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 17th.

Igor Stravinsky

Russian composer. Deceased
Born on June 17th, 1882
He turned 84 on this day in 1966.

Barry Manilow

Singer.
Born on June 17th, 1943
He turned 23 on this day in 1966.

Venus Williams

Tennis player.
Born on June 17th, 1980
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Simone Battle

Singer. Deceased
Born on June 17th, 1989
She was born exactly 23 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays.

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 17th of June.

  • Icelandic National Day (Iceland)
USA

US President.

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on June 17th, 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 June 17th, 1966 was most likely conceived around September 24th, 1965.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 17th, 1966 is close to March 10th, 1967.

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Stats for June 17th, 1966

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about June 17th, 1966.

  • A total of 20,739 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,962 weeks have passed.
  • 1,791,849,600 seconds have passed since the June 17th, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,090,491,200 times.
  • Since June 17th, 1966, the Earth has travelled approximately 924,594,393,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 298,641,600 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 154,099,066 steps. That's about 68,488 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,502,195 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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