What happened on Wednesday June 01, 1966?

Here's what happened on June 01, 1966:

• Surveyor 1 Lands on the Moon NASA's Surveyor 1 spacecraft successfully performed a soft landing in the Oceanus Procellarum region of the Moon, becoming the first U.S. spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on another celestial body. This mission was a crucial milestone in the United States' space exploration efforts during the Space Race.
• White House Conference on Civil Rights A significant White House Conference on Civil Rights was held, drawing 2,400 attendees. This conference likely discussed critical issues of racial equality, social justice, and civil rights reforms during the mid-1960s, a pivotal period in the American Civil Rights Movement.
• Execution of Cabinet Ministers in Congo Four former cabinet ministers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were executed, allegedly for involvement in a plot to assassinate President Mobutu Sese Seko. This event highlights the political volatility and harsh political climate in the Congo during this period.
• Final Episode of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' The final new episode of the iconic television sitcom 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' aired, concluding a groundbreaking series that ran from October 3, 1961, to June 1, 1966. The show, starring Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore, was a landmark in television comedy.
• Joaquin Balaguer Elected President of Dominican Republic Joaquin Balaguer was elected president of the Dominican Republic, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape. This election represented a continuation of Balaguer's political influence in the Dominican Republic during a period of political transformation.
• Éamon de Valera Re-elected as Irish President Éamon de Valera was re-elected as the President of Ireland, continuing his long and influential political career. De Valera was a key figure in Irish politics, having played a significant role in Ireland's independence movement and subsequent governance.
• Radio New York Worldwide Changes Call Sign The shortwave radio station Radio New York Worldwide officially changed its call letters from WRUL to WNYW, signaling a potential shift in the station's broadcasting strategy or ownership.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jun. 01, 1966

Newspapers from Jun. 01, 1966

June 01, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1966 can also be written as 6/1/1966 in the US and as 1/6/1966 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 1966 in June 1966 calendar

Famous people born on June 01, 1966:

• Greg Schiano

  Greg Schiano is a prominent American football coach who has worked at both collegiate and professional levels, including head coaching...

• Abel Balbo

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on June 1st

Famous people died on June 01, 1966:

• Papa Jack Laine

  American drummer and bandleader (b. 1873).

• Tommaso Gallarati Scotti
• Alfred Schoep

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on June 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
3. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
4. The Lovin' Spoonful - Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?
5. Simon and Garfunkel - I Am A Rock

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 01, 1966 was Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
2. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
3. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
4. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday Monday
5. The Merseys - Sorrow

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 1966 was It's A Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
2. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
3. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
4. Robert Parker - Barefootin'
5. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - (I'm A) Road Runner

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 01, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:50 pm and setting at 04:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on June 01, 1966

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Someone born on June 01, 1966 is:

58 years 11 months old,

or 707 months and 13 days old,

or 3076 weeks

or 21532 days old,

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

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

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

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