August 8th, 1966, was a Monday. It was Day 220 of 1966. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.
56 years, 9 months, and 28 days have passed since August 8th, 1966.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
People who were born on this exact date.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 8th, 1966.
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" was at the top of the box office on August 8th, 1966.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane!
The date is August 8th, 1966, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song Wild Thing by The Troggs is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, With A Girl Like You by The Troggs is the number-one hit song.
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. 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", "Gunsmoke", "Danger Man", and "The Andy Griffith Show".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "The Gumby Show", and "Thunderbirds". Popular toys at the moment include Barbie, Troll doll, Ken (doll), and Operation.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 8th, 1966.
Push-button telephones were beginning 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 Time Person of the Year in 1966. The term represented the "baby boomer" demographic cohort, which was born after World War II.
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.
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Television shows that people were watching in August 1966.
Dark Shadows
Gothic soap opera about the psychotic Collins family.
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
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 August 8th, 1972, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 8th.
Actor.
Born on August 8th, 1937
He turned 29 on this day in 1966.
Soccer manager.
Born on August 8th, 1951
He turned 15 on this day in 1966.
98 Degrees.
Born on August 8th, 1976
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.
NSYNC.
Born on August 8th, 1976
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.
Actress.
Born on August 8th, 1981
She was born exactly 15 years after this date.
Tennis player.
Born on August 8th, 1981
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.
Singer.
Born on August 8th, 1998
He was born exactly 32 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on the 8th of August.
Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on August 8th, 1966.
Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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