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November 27, 1966

November 27, 1966, was a Sunday. It was 57 years, 11 months, and 8 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Popular songs

On November 27, 1966, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes
  • United Kingdom: "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys

The music charts on November 27, 1966

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
  • Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
  • Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band
  • Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly - Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels
  • Poor Side Of Town - Johnny Rivers
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.
The Professionals

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Professionals".

Facts

This date occurred 21,163 days ago. Approximately 705 months have passed. It was the 331st day of 1966, in week 47. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1967 was just 34 days away. People who were born on November 27, 1966, are now 57 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 235 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to November 27, 1966

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

The date is November 27, 1966, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

In America, Thanksgiving has come and passed. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes is at the top of the singles charts, while "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys is the number-one song in the UK.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Professionals 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 "Danger Man", "The Andy Griffith Show", "Where the Action Is", 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 "Heckle and Jeckle", "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long", "Cool McCool", and "The New Adventures of Superman". Children are playing with toys such as Matchbox toy cars, Ken (doll), Barrel of Monkeys, and Captain Action (action figure).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 27, 1966, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 27, 1966 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 27, 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 November 27, 1966.

  • November 1, 1966: NFL: The New Orleans Saints are established.
  • November 8, 1966:
    • US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs an anti-trust exemption which allows the NFL and the AFL to merge together.
    • Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan defeats Pat Brown to become the next Governor of California.
  • November 9, 1966: John Lennon meets Yoko Ono.
  • November 12, 1966: The Monkees release their song "I'm a Believer".
  • November 15, 1966: A sighting of "the Mothman" occurs in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
  • This date: November 27, 1966
  • December 15, 1966: Walt Disney passes away from lung cancer.
  • December 18, 1966: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is shown for the first time on CBS.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in November 1966

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

TV shows from November 1966.

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Batman
Batman
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Where the Action Is
Where the Action Is
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?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

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 November 1966

If you were a kid on November 27, 1966, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Monkees
The Monkees
The New Adventures of Superman
The New Adventures of Superman
The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show

Cool McCool
Cool McCool
Space Ghost
Space Ghost
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series
JOT the Dot
JOT the Dot
Milton the Monster
Milton the Monster
Atom Ant
Atom Ant
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Underdog
Underdog
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 November 27, 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 November 27, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 27.

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

Actor Deceased
Born on November 27, 1940
He turned 26 on this day in 1966.

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

Musician Deceased
Born on November 27, 1942
He turned 24 on this day in 1966.

James Avery

James Avery

Actor Deceased
Born on November 27, 1945
He turned 21 on this day in 1966.

Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon

Media executive
Born on November 27, 1953
He turned 13 on this day in 1966.

Bill Nye

Bill Nye

American science educator
Born on November 27, 1955
He turned 11 on this day in 1966.

The British Bulldog

The British Bulldog

Wrestler Deceased
Born on November 27, 1962
He turned 4 on this day in 1966.

Chanyeol

Chanyeol

South Korean rapper
Born on November 27, 1992
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on November 27, 1966.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on November 27, 1966 was most likely conceived around March 6, 1966.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 27, 1966 is close to August 20, 1967.

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Stats for November 27, 1966

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 27, 1966:

  • 21,163 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,023 weeks have passed.
  • 1,828,483,200 seconds have passed since November 27, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,133,230,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 943,497,331,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 304,747,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 157,249,555 steps. That's roughly 69,889 miles.
  • 21,941,798 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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