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Born in 1966: United Kingdom

This was United Kingdom in 1966. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was United Kingdom like in 1966?

Here is what United Kingdom was like in 1966. The biggest song was “Green, Green Grass of Home”. In cinemas, people watched “The Heroes of Telemark”. In the news: 'Camberwick Green' first shown. 1966 was also the Year of the Fire Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1966.

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Songs

  • Green, Green Grass of Home · Tom Jones

Films

  • The Heroes of Telemark · British war film
  • The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery · British comedy

On TV

  • Panorama · BBC
  • Dixon of Dock Green · BBC
  • Double Your Money · ITV
  • Take Your Pick! · ITV

Cartoons

  • Andy Pandy · BBC
  • Captain Pugwash · BBC · John Ryan
  • The Magic Roundabout · BBC
  • Camberwick Green · BBC

Cars

  • Morris Minor · Morris
  • Ford Anglia 105E · Ford
  • Triumph Herald · Standard-Triumph
  • Hillman Imp · Rootes Group

Phones and gadgets

  • The Trimphone · GPO / STC

Fashion

  • Coloured tights and PVC macs · Mary Quant
  • Mods · The Modernists
  • Short, cropped hair for girls · Mod hair

Sports

  • Manchester United are league champions · 1966–67 Football League First Division
  • Everton win the FA Cup · 1966 FA Cup final (1966-05-14)
  • England win the World Cup · 1966 FIFA World Cup final (1966-07-30)

In the news

  • 'Camberwick Green' first shown (1966-01-03)
  • Action Man launched (1966-01-30)
  • Britain decides to go decimal (1966-03-01)
  • 'More popular than Jesus' (1966-03-04)
  • Ronnie Kray shoots George Cornell (1966-03-09)
  • 'The Frost Report' first broadcast (1966-03-10)
  • World Cup trophy stolen (1966-03-20)
  • Pickles the dog finds the World Cup (1966-03-27)

1966: the Year of the Fire Horse

People born from about 4 February 1966 to 3 February 1967 share the Horse as their year animal, with the Fire element: freedom and enthusiasm with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Snake year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom like in 1966?

Here is what United Kingdom was like in 1966. The biggest song was “Green, Green Grass of Home”. In cinemas, people watched “The Heroes of Telemark”. In the news: 'Camberwick Green' first shown. 1966 was also the Year of the Fire Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1966.

What was the No. 1 song in United Kingdom in 1966?

“Green, Green Grass of Home” was the biggest song of 1966 in United Kingdom.

What animal year was 1966?

1966 was the Year of the Fire Horse, from about 4 February 1966 to 3 February 1967. People born in January 1966 belong to the Wood Snake year.

How old is someone born in 1966?

Someone born in 1966 turns 60 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 27, 2026