What happened on Tuesday August 02, 1966?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1966:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights March Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads a civil rights march in Chicago, facing violent resistance when he is struck by a rock thrown by an angry white mob, highlighting the intense racial tensions of the 1960s.
• The Beatles Release 'Revolver' The Beatles release their groundbreaking album 'Revolver' in the United Kingdom, a pivotal record that significantly influenced the evolution of rock music.
• World Trade Center Groundbreaking Historic groundbreaking ceremony takes place for the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City, a project that would dramatically reshape the city's skyline.
• Caesars Palace Opens in Las Vegas The iconic Caesars Palace hotel and casino opens on the Las Vegas Strip, becoming a landmark destination in the entertainment capital of the world.
• Braniff Airlines Flight 250 Crash Tragic aviation disaster as Braniff Airlines Flight 250 crashes in Falls City, Nebraska, resulting in the loss of all 42 passengers and crew on board.
• Jeff Healy - Canadian Musician Jeff Healy was a notable Canadian blues-rock guitarist and vocalist, known for his unique style of playing guitar flat on his lap.
• Salazar Bridge Opens in Lisbon The Salazar Bridge (now known as the 25 de Abril Bridge) is inaugurated in Lisbon, Portugal, becoming a crucial infrastructure project connecting the city.
• Spanish Military Airspace Restriction The Spanish government implements a diplomatic measure by forbidding British military aircraft from overflying Spanish territory.
• Rene Barrientos Becomes Bolivian President Rene Barrientos assumes the presidency of Bolivia, marking a significant political transition in the country's governance.
• Radio Vila Broadcasting Begins Radio Vila begins transmitting in the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu), marking an important milestone in the region's media development.

Events in 1966

August 02, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1966

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1966

August 02, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1966 can also be written as 8/2/1966 in the US and as 2/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1966:

• Tim Wakefield

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• Rosalie van Breemen

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Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on August 2nd

August 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1966 was Wild Thing by The Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. The Troggs - Wild Thing
2. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
3. The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
4. Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper
5. Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!

August 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
3. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
4. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
5. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

August 02, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
3. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
4. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
5. Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 07:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1966

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Someone born on August 02, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 12 days old,

or 3067 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21470 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1966?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1966.

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