October 9th, 1966, was a Sunday. It was day 282 of 1966. The decade was the 1960s.
54 years, 11 months and 11 days have passed since October 9th, 1966.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
What happened on October 9th, 1966?
People who were born on this exact date.
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 9th, 1966.
The movie "Doctor Zhivago" was at the top of the box office on October 9th, 1966.
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The date is October 9th, 1966 and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker. Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear. In America, the song Cherish by The Assocation is on top of the singles charts.
Over in the UK, Distant Drums by Jim Reeves is the number one hit song. Lyndon Baines Johnson is currently the President of the United States and the movie Doctor Zhivago 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. A religious film called "The Bible: In the Beginning..." is currently being shown in movie theaters.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Walt Disney, Che Guevara and Otis Redding would all be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Gunsmoke", "Danger Man", "Gilligan's Island" and "I Dream of Jeannie". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "The Mighty Hercules" and "Space Ghost".
Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Ken (doll), Tammy (doll), Army men and Motorific (slot car toys).
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During this period, push-button telephones started 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 as the Time Person of the Year in 1966. The term represents the "Baby boomer" demographic cohort, which was born after World War II.
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.
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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 from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then check out October 9th, 1972 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on October 9th.
Singer. Deceased
Born on October 9th, 1940
He turned 26 on this day in 1966.
Television personality.
Born on October 9th, 1952
She turned 14 on this day in 1966.
Wrestler. Deceased
Born on October 9th, 1967
He was born exactly one year after this date.
Rapper. Deceased
Born on October 9th, 1977
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.
Actor.
Born on October 9th, 1992
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.
NFL player.
Born on October 9th, 1993
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.
Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on October 9th, 1966.
Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 9th, 1966.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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