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Born in 1966: Türkiye

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

What was Türkiye like in 1966?

Here is what Türkiye was like in 1966. In cinemas, people watched “Ah Güzel İstanbul (Oh Beautiful Istanbul)”. In the news: Burning fuel on the Bosphorus destroys a ferry and pier. 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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Films

  • Ah Güzel İstanbul (Oh Beautiful Istanbul) · Atıf Yılmaz (1966-07-01)

Cars

  • Anadol A1 · Anadol (Otosan)

Snacks and ice creams

  • Çamlıca Gazoz · Çamlıca Alkolsüz İçecek Sanayi

Phones and gadgets

  • Waiting years for a phone · PTT
  • City radio stations · TRT

Fashion

  • KOT blue jeans · Workwear denim
  • Zeki Müren's androgynous look · Stage costumes
  • Gazino and Yeşilçam glamour · Yıldırım Mayruk

Sports

  • Altay win the Turkish Cup · Turkish Cup 1966–67
  • Beşiktaş are league champions · 1966–67 Turkish First League (1.Lig)

In the news

  • Burning fuel on the Bosphorus destroys a ferry and pier (1966-03-01)
  • Cevdet Sunay elected president (1966-03-28)
  • 504 Turks evacuated from Erenköy, Cyprus (1966-06-28)
  • President Sunay pardons Celal Bayar (1966-07-08)
  • Varto earthquake kills 2,394 (1966-08-19)
  • Barracks fire in Erzurum kills 66 soldiers (1966-12-07)

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 Türkiye like in 1966?

Here is what Türkiye was like in 1966. In cinemas, people watched “Ah Güzel İstanbul (Oh Beautiful Istanbul)”. In the news: Burning fuel on the Bosphorus destroys a ferry and pier. 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 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.

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Last updated October 27, 2026