What happened on Sunday May 01, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1966:

• The Beatles' Final British Concert The Beatles performed their last concert in the United Kingdom at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London, marking a significant moment in music history. This performance symbolized the end of their live touring era and signaled their transition to becoming a studio-focused band.
• US Military Activity in Cambodia US troops were documented conducting target shooting exercises in Cambodia, which was an early indication of increasing military involvement in the region preceding the Vietnam War's expansion.
• Radio RSA Begins Shortwave Transmission South Africa's Radio RSA commenced its shortwave broadcasting operations, expanding the country's international communication capabilities during the apartheid era.
• Mickey Wright Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory at the LPGA Shreveport Kiwanis Club Golf Invitational, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era.
• Finnish Coastal Flooding Floods occurred along the Finnish coastline, potentially causing localized environmental and infrastructural disruptions.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1966

Newspapers from May. 01, 1966

May 01, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 121st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1966 can also be written as 5/1/1966 in the US and as 1/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1966:

• Anne Fletcher
• Peter Van den Abeele

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1966:

• Willie Reid
• Alberto Canaletti Gaudenti

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1966 was Good Lovin' by Young Rascals, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
2. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
4. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
5. Johnny Rivers - Secret Agent Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
2. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
3. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
4. Troggs - Wild Thing
5. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1966 was Get Ready by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. The Temptations - Get Ready
2. Joe Tex - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
3. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
4. The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing
5. Otis Redding - Satisfaction

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 04:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1966

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Someone born on May 01, 1966 is:

58 years 11 months old,

or 707 months and 22 days old,

or 3077 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21542 days old,

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

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 1st 2025.

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

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

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