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December 19, 1966

December 19, 1966, was a Monday. It was 57 years, 11 months, and 2 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 19, 1966:

  • United States: "Winchester Cathedral" by New Vaudeville Band
  • United Kingdom: "Green Green Grass Of Home" by Tom Jones

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 19, 1966

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band
  • Mellow Yellow - Donovan
  • Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
  • Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly - Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels
  • You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
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 movie "The Professionals" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 21,157 days ago. Approximately 705 months have passed. It was the 353rd day of 1966, in week 51. The decade was the swinging sixties. The end of 1966 was just 12 days away. People who were born on December 19, 1966, are now 57 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 235 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 19, 1966

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is December 19, 1966, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The Christmas season of 1966 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song "Winchester Cathedral" by New Vaudeville Band is at the top of the singles charts, while "Green Green Grass Of Home" by Tom Jones 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 "What's My Line?", "Steptoe and Son", "Gilligan's Island", and "Dark Shadows". 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 Jayne Mansfield, Che Guevara, and Otis Redding would all still be alive. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Hoppity Hooper", "Underdog", "Thunderbirds", and "Space Ghost".

Children are playing with toys such as Tonka trucks, Etch A Sketch, Mouse Trap, and Suzy Homemaker.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 19, 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 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 19, 1966 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 19, 1966.

  • Christmas 1966.

    Christmas 1966

    The Christmas period of 1966 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • 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 December 19, 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.
  • This date: December 19, 1966
  • January 1, 1967: NFL: The Green Bay Packers defeat the Dallas Cowboys by 34-27 to win the 1966 NFL Championship Game.
  • January 3, 1967: Jack Ruby dies in prison from a blood clot at the age of 55.
  • January 4, 1967: British speed record breaker Donald Campbell dies during a record attempt in the Lake District, England.
  • January 5, 1967: Former Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan is inaugurated as the 33rd governor of California.
  • January 15, 1967: The Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl I after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • January 18, 1967: Albert DeSalvo: The man suspected of being the Boston Strangler is sentenced to life in prison.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on December 19, 1966

People in December 1966 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from December 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 December 1966

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 December 19, 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 December 19, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 19.

Tim Reid

Tim Reid

Actor
Born on December 19, 1944
He turned 22 on this day in 1966.

Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond

TV host
Born on December 19, 1969
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano

Actress
Born on December 19, 1972
She was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Actor
Born on December 19, 1980
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema

Soccer player
Born on December 19, 1987
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on December 19, 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 December 19, 1966 was most likely conceived around March 28, 1966.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 19, 1966 is close to September 11, 1967.

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Stats for December 19, 1966

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 19, 1966:

  • 21,157 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,022 weeks have passed.
  • 1,827,964,800 seconds have passed since December 19, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,132,625,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 943,229,836,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 304,660,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 157,204,973 steps. That's roughly 69,869 miles.
  • 21,935,578 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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