What happened on Friday April 01, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1966:

• China's Cultural Revolution Begins Premier Zhou Enlai initiates the Cultural Revolution, a sociopolitical movement launched by Mao Zedong to preserve communist ideology by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society. This radical campaign would dramatically reshape China's social and political landscape.
• South Vietnamese General Held Captive by Student Protesters General Pham Xuan Chieu, a member of South Vietnam's military junta, was dramatically confronted by a mob of approximately 1,000 students and Buddhist activists. The protesters surrounded him at city government offices, transported him in a cycle rickshaw, compelled him to speak at a local radio station, and subsequently released him unharmed, demonstrating the growing political tension in South Vietnam.
• First World Festival of Black Art in Dakar A groundbreaking cultural event celebrating Black art and creativity, held in Dakar, Senegal. This festival brought together artists, intellectuals, and performers from across the African diaspora, highlighting the richness and diversity of Black artistic expression.
• Soviet Defense Minister Discusses National Defense Strategy Soviet Defense Minister Rodion Malinovsky delivered a strategic speech referencing 'the blue belt' of national defense. He highlighted recent advancements in military technology, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and nuclear submarines, emphasizing the Soviet Union's military capabilities and potential to neutralize adversarial threats.

Events in 1966

April 01, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 01, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1966

April 01, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 91st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1966 can also be written as 4/1/1966 in the US and as 1/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1966:

• Alastair Reynolds
• Chris Evans
• Alenka Zupančič

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1966:

• Flann O'Brien

  Flann O'Brien was a renowned Irish writer known for his experimental and satirical novels that significantly influenced modern Irish...

• Leo Ghering
• Paolo Signorini

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
2. The Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown
3. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
4. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
5. Simon and Garfunkel - Homeward Bound

April 01, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. The Spencer Davis Group - Somebody Help Me
2. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
3. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
4. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Hold Tight
5. The Bachelors - Sound Of Silence

April 01, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
2. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
3. Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round
4. The Temptations - Get Ready
5. Four Tops - Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 1966 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 01, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:43 pm and setting at 04:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 1966

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Someone born on April 01, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 13 days old,

or 3084 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21593 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1966?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 01, 1966.

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