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July 26, 1966

July 26, 1966, was a Tuesday. It was 58 years, 5 months, and 2 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Song charts

Popular songs

On July 26, 1966, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Hanky Panky" by Tommy James & Shondells
  • United Kingdom: "Get Away" by Georgie Fame

The music charts on July 26, 1966

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Hanky Panky - Tommy James And The Shondells
  • Wild Thing - The Troggs
  • Lil' Red Riding Hood - Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs
  • The Pied Piper - Crispian St. Peters
  • You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield
Play the top songs 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.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?".

Facts

This date was 21,340 days ago. Approximately 711 months have passed. It was the 207th day of 1966, in week 30. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 58 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 237 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to July 26, 1966

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

It is Tuesday, July 26, 1966. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 1966 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.

In America, the song "Hanky Panky" by Tommy James & Shondells is at the top of the singles charts, while "Get Away" by Georgie Fame is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 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. The 1966 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place in England.

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 "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Danger Man", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Where the Action Is". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Captain Kangaroo", "Heckle and Jeckle", and "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long".

Popular toys at the moment include Matchbox toy cars, Mouse Trap, Motorific (slot car toys), and Scalextric.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 26, 1966, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 26, 1966 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 26, 1966.

  • 1966 FIFA World Cup.

    1966 FIFA World Cup

    The 1966 FIFA World Cup was taking place in England at this time. The host nation went on to win the competition by defeating West Germany 4-2 in the final.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to July 26, 1966.

  • June 27, 1966: Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's debut album, Freak Out!, is released.
  • June 30, 1966: France leaves NATO in protest of "US hegemony" in Europe.
  • July 11, 1966: The 1966 FIFA World Cup begins in England.
  • July 12, 1966: The 1966 Chicago West Side riots begin after two police officers attempt to arrest a man that was wanted for armed robbery.
  • July 14, 1966:
    • NFL legend Jim Brown announces his retirement.
    • Richard Speck murders 8 student nurses in Chicago.
  • July 18, 1966: The Hough Riots: A race riot breaks out in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • July 19, 1966:
    • Singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow are married.
    • Ohio Governor Jim Rhodes declares a state of emergency in response to race riots in the African-American community of Hough, Cleveland.
  • July 25, 1966: The Supremes release their single "You Can't Hurry Love".
  • This date: July 26, 1966
  • July 29, 1966: Bob Dylan is injured in a motorcycle accident in New York.
  • July 30, 1966: England win the 1966 FIFA World Cup after beating West Germany 4-2.
  • August 1, 1966: University of Texas massacre: Charles Whitman shoots 16 people dead.
  • August 5, 1966: The Beatles release their song "Yellow Submarine".
  • August 6, 1966: 42 people are killed when Braniff Flight 250 crashes in Falls City, Nebraska.
  • August 7, 1966: Race riots occur in Lansing, Michigan.
  • August 11, 1966: John Lennon apologizes for his "more popular than Jesus" remark.
  • August 12, 1966: Massacre of Braybrook Street: Harry Roberts, John Duddy and Jack Witney kill 3 policemen in London, England.
  • August 13, 1966: 2,394 are killed by an earthquake in Varto town, Turkey.
  • August 19, 1966: The Beatles are pelted with fruit during a show in Memphis following John Lennon's remarks about them being "more popular than Jesus".

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1966

In July 1966, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from July 1966.

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
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
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?

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 July 26, 1966

If you were a kid on July 26, 1966, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1966

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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

Were you born on July 26, 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 July 26, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 26.

Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick

Film director Deceased
Born on July 26, 1928
He turned 38 on this day in 1966.

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Singer
Born on July 26, 1943
He turned 23 on this day in 1966.

Kiki Camarena

Kiki Camarena

DEA agent Deceased
Born on July 26, 1947
He turned 19 on this day in 1966.

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Actor
Born on July 26, 1959
He turned 7 on this day in 1966.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Actress
Born on July 26, 1964
She turned 2 on this day in 1966.

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

Actor
Born on July 26, 1967
He was born exactly one year after this date.

Kendall Francois

Kendall Francois

Serial killer Deceased
Born on July 26, 1971
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

Actress
Born on July 26, 1973
She was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister
Born on July 26, 1980
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Jimmy Karz

Jimmy Karz

Actor
Born on July 26, 1984
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Elizabeth Gillies

Elizabeth Gillies

Actress
Born on July 26, 1993
She was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Stormzy

Stormzy

Rapper
Born on July 26, 1993
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on July 26, 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 July 26, 1966 was most likely conceived around November 2, 1965.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 26, 1966 is close to April 18, 1967.

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Stats for July 26, 1966

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 26, 1966:

  • 21,340 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,048 weeks have passed.
  • 1,843,779,600 seconds have passed since July 26, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,151,076,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 951,390,273,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 307,296,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 158,565,046 steps. That's roughly 70,473 miles.
  • 22,125,355 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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