This is an in-depth look at all the compelling facts about November 17, 1966 🗓️ that most don't know. If you were born on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as amazing things that happened when you were born – from most important world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s go.
📅 Day of Week
November 17th in 1966 was a Thursday and was the 321st day of the 11th month of 1966 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 78th day of Fall (autumn) and there was 14 days left until Winter. The next time you can reuse 1966 calendar will be in 2033. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
⭐️ 4th quarter of the year
⚡️ The 78th day of Fall (autumn)
⏳ This date was 21,186 days ago
🪐 Zodiac sign for this date is Scorpio
🗓️ November 17, 1966 was a Thursday
📆 In 2025, November 17 is on a Tuesday
→ November 17, 1966 in Roman numerals: XI XVII MCMLXVI (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Fall (autumn) of 1966 on a Thursday. You are 58 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Horse. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 7,062 days or 19.35 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 718 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
⏱️ You are 30,509,259 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 508,487 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Scorpio
🐎 You were born in the Year of the Horse
→ Age on next birthday: 59 years old
Being born in 1966 makes you a part of Generation X. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Generation X, also known as 'Gen Bust' are born between 1965 and 1979. Gen-Xers are geeks and independent thinkers. Most influential Web sites of today such as Google, YouTube, and Amazon.com, were sprang from the minds of Gen-Xers.Your birthday numbers are 11, 17 and 1966, which reveal that your Life Path number is 5. Your zodiac sign is Scorpio with a ruling planet Pluto. Your birthstone is the Topaz and Citrine, and your birth flower is the Chrysanthemum.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Friday and your 60th birthday will be on a Tuesday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on July 26, 1998.
🪐 What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on November 17 in 1966 have an zodiac sign of Scorpio ♏. Scorpios are good leaders. They care about facts and asserting the truth, all the while being resourceful and passionate. They're trustworthy and will keep a secret when asked.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1966 means your zodiac animal is a Horse. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Horse are seen as warm-hearted and easygoing. Independence is one of their greatest strengths, but sometimes they're overly frank with others.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Scorpio is Pluto. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is critical to understanding your horoscope.
Pluto represents where you feel powerless, where you want to take charge and feel more powerful, and where you experience great change. It's about the big events in your life, and getting rid of the old to make way for the new.If Pluto was retrograde when you were born, your inner beliefs may change over time.
If Pluto was direct when you were born, you have a lot of power that you can choose to use positively or negatively in your life.
🪐 Zodiac sign: Scorpio – ♏
🐎 Zodiac animal: Horse
🌌 Ruling Planet: Pluto ♇
🌊 Zodiac Element: Water
→ Zodiac Quality: Fixed
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on November 17, 1966, your Life Path number is 5. The Life Path 5 suggests that you entered this plane with a highly progressive mindset, with the attitude and skills to make the world a better place. Fives are a whirlwind of energy, constantly in need of change and stimulation. The values of fives are adventure, movement, change, while the challenges are to find some kind of daily structure that works for you.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "You Keep Me Hangin On" by The Supremes. (Billboard Hot 100 – November 17, 1966). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Lady" by Kenny Rogers. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!, and on your 21st birthday it was "Mony Mony" by Billy Idol.
🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on November 17, 1966. We could not find a celebrity that shares a birthday with you. However, we update our database constantly, and invite you to check back later to see if we found someone with the same birthday..
🎄 Holidays on November 17
No major holidays found for this date.🌎 The world on this day
Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 3.41 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
The Sixties dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, the 60s also saw the assassinations of US President John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Cuban Missile Crisis, and finally ended on a good note when the first man is landed on the moon.There were an estimated 118,093,834 babies born throughout the world in 1966. In 1966, the most popular baby name was Lisa for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
The most popular movie in 1966 was The Bible: In the Beginning directed by John Huston starring Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris.
📜 Historical events on November 17th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on November 17, 1966.
Elizabeth I aged 25 ascends English throne upon death of her half sister Queen "Bloody" Mary.Congress holds its 1st session in Washington D.C. in an incomplete Capitol Building.
Ecuador and Venezuela separated from Greater Colombia.
David Livingstone becomes the first European to see Victoria Falls, in what is now Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Suez Canal in Egypt opens, linking Mediterranean and Red seas.
🏆 Sports in 1966
Baltimore Orioles beat Los Angeles Dodgers (4 - 0) to win the 1966 World Series. Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles Lakers (4 - 3) to win the 1966 NBA Finals. Montreal Canadiens defeated Detroit Red Wings (4 - 2) to win the 1966 Stanley Cup. England beat West Germany (4 - 2) to win the World Cup in 1966 in London, England.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for November 17, 1966 is Topaz and Citrine. Topaz symbolizes love and affection. Yellow topaz stones are associated with strengthening the mind, heart, and overall body. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Topaz and Citrine.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for November is Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemums are thought to bring good luck, happiness, and joy into the home.
🍾 It’s my birthday quotes
'It takes a long time to become young.' - Pablo Picasso 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Spanish? 'Feliz cumpleaños'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'You don't get older, you get better.'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'May this year be a breakthrough year for you! I hope that all your stars keep shining and your biggest dreams come true!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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