They are some of the most well-known people in the world - towering representatives of royalty, entertainment and politics.
The Queen, Dame Joan Collins, Paul McCartney, Helen Mirren, Mick Jagger and Boris Johnson are just some of those who were alive in 1966.
Whilst Her Majesty had already been on the throne for 14 years in the year England won the World Cup for the first and, so far, only time, our current Prime Minister was only just turning two.
McCartney and his friends John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were topping the musical charts in the Beatles, whilst Jagger was doing the same with the Rolling Stones.
Screen star Collins had already appeared in 25 films, whilst Mirren was just starting out with her starring performances in the National Youth Theatre.
Prince Charles, who would turn 18 in November 1966, spent two terms at a grammar school in Victoria, Australia, that year.
As for MailOnline columnist Piers Morgan, he would turn one in March - three months before Bobby Charlton and his footballing colleagues triumphed over East Germany at the old Wembley Stadium.
Below, MailOnline has shown how some of our best-known stars looked both then - and now.
Whilst Her Majesty had already been on the throne for 14 years in the year England won the World Cup for the first and, so far, only time, our current Prime Minister was only just turning two. Left: The Queen at the State Opening of Parliament in 1966, the year she turned 40. Right: Her Majesty, who is now 95, visits the set of Coronation Street on Thursday
In 1966, Joan Collins had already appeared in 25 films as her acting career went from strength to strength. She is seen left that year with her children Sacha and Tara. Right: Dame Joan, now aged 88, attends the premiere of 'Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story' at the start of this month
Boris Johnson is seen above left in 1966, the year he turned two. It was as a small child that the domineering blonde-haired tearaway is said to have declared that he wanted to be 'world king' when he grew up. Fifty-three years later, he came as close as he will ever get to achieving his wish by becoming Prime Minister. Right: The PM in the House of Commons last week
Prince Charles, who would turn 18 in November 1966, spent two terms at a grammar school in Victoria, Australia, that year. He is seen left at a polo match in Jamaica in August,
