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August 29, 1966

August 29, 1966, was a Monday. It was 58 years, 3 months, and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on August 29, 1966:

  • The Beatles last live performance takes place at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
Song charts

Popular songs

On August 29, 1966, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Summer In The City" by Lovin' Spoonful
  • United Kingdom: "Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles

The music charts on August 29, 1966

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
  • Sunny - Bobby Hebb
  • See You In September - The Happenings
  • Lil' Red Riding Hood - Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs
  • Sunshine Superman - Donovan
Play the top singles 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 occurred 21,301 days ago. Approximately 710 months have passed. It was the 241st day of 1966, in week 35. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on August 29, 1966, are now 58 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 237 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 29, 1966

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

The date is August 29, 1966, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 1966 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. Labor Day weekend is a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning barbecues and other social gatherings. In America, the song "Summer In The City" by Lovin' Spoonful is at the top of the singles charts, while "Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Bonanza", "Danger Man", "Steptoe and Son", and "Batman".

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.

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Heckle and Jeckle", "The Mighty Hercules", and "Milton the Monster". Children are playing with toys such as Etch A Sketch, Ken (doll), G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man, and Suzy Homemaker.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 29, 1966, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 29, 1966 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 29, 1966.

  • 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 29, 1966.

  • 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".
  • This date: August 29, 1966
  • September 6, 1966:
    • South Africa Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd is assassinated.
    • A race riot occurs in Atlanta, Georgia, after police shoot and kill an African American man they suspect of being a car thief.
  • September 8, 1966: The first episode of the original Star Trek TV series is aired.
  • September 9, 1966: The United States implements its first mandatory federal safety standards for motor vehicles.
  • September 12, 1966: The American situation comedy series "The Monkees" begins airing on NBC.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in August 1966

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

TV shows from August 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 1966

If you were a kid on August 29, 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

Toys 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 August 29, 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 August 29, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 29.

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

Actor Deceased
Born on August 29, 1923
He turned 43 on this day in 1966.

John McCain

John McCain

US presidential candidate Deceased
Born on August 29, 1936
He turned 30 on this day in 1966.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Singer Deceased
Born on August 29, 1958
He turned 8 on this day in 1966.

Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel

German football manager
Born on August 29, 1973
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Liam Payne

Liam Payne

Singer Deceased
Born on August 29, 1993
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Fred Figglehorn

Fred Figglehorn

YouTube personality
Born on August 29, 1993
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on August 29:

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on August 29, 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 August 29, 1966 was most likely conceived around December 6, 1965.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 29, 1966 is close to May 22, 1967.

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Stats for August 29, 1966

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 29, 1966:

  • 21,301 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,043 weeks have passed.
  • 1,840,410,000 seconds have passed since August 29, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,147,145,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 949,651,560,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 306,735,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 158,275,260 steps. That's roughly 70,345 miles.
  • 22,084,920 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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