June 30th, 1966

Events that occurred.

Notable events that occurred on June 30th, 1966.

• France leaves NATO in protest of "US hegemony" in Europe.

Born on June 30th, 1966.

People who were born on this exact date.

• Mike Tyson: Boxer.

Popular songs.

On June 30th, 1966, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

• United States: Paperback Writer - The Beatles
• United Kingdom: Paperback Writer - The Beatles

Take me back to June 30th, 1966!

Let's go back in time!

The date is June 30th, 1966, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual.

The song Paperback Writer by The Beatles is at the top of the singles charts in both the USA and the United Kingdom. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming 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. A black-comedy film called "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is currently being shown in movie theaters.

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", "Danger Man", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Gilligan's Island". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "Captain Pugwash", "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long", and "Hoppity Hooper".

Popular toys at the moment include Etch A Sketch, the Easy-Bake Oven, Army men, and Barrel of Monkeys.

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 30th, 1966.

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  The push-button telephone.

  Push-button telephones were beginning 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, 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 Time Person of the Year in 1966. The term represented the "baby boomer" demographic cohort, which was born after World War II.

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  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.

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 56 years, 10 months, and 28 days have passed since June 30th, 1966.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 26 of 1966.
• Leap Year: 1966 was not a leap year.
• Age: People born on June 30th, 1966, are now 56 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1966 belong to the Generation X generation.

Personality traits.

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Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to June 30th, 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.
• June 27th, 1966: Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's debut album, Freak Out!, is released.
• This date: June 30th, 1966
• 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.
• July 18th, 1966: The Hough Riots: A race riot breaks out in Cleveland, Ohio.
• July 19th, 1966: Singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow are married.
• July 19th, 1966: Ohio Governor Jim Rhodes declares a state of emergency in response to race riots in the African-American community of Hough, Cleveland.
• July 25th, 1966: The Supremes release their single "You Can't Hurry Love".
• July 29th, 1966: Bob Dylan is injured in a motorcycle accident in New York.
• July 30th, 1966: England win the 1966 FIFA World Cup after beating West Germany 4-2.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 30th, 1966, will have the star sign Cancer.
• Zodiac Element: Water.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
• Native American Zodiac: June 30th, 1966 falls under the Woodpecker.
• 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.

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 of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out June 30th, 1972, instead.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on June 30th, 1966 was most likely conceived around October 7th, 1965.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 30th, 1966 is close to March 23rd, 1967.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about June 30th, 1966.

• A total of 20,786 days have passed since this date.
• 2,969 weeks have passed.
• 1,795,910,400 seconds have passed since the June 30th, 1966.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,095,228,800 times.
• Since June 30th, 1966, the Earth has travelled approximately 926,689,766,400 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 299,318,400 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 154,448,294 steps. That's about 68,644 miles!
• Since this date, 21,550,925 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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