What happened on Wednesday March 02, 1966?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1966:

• John Lennon's Controversial 'More Popular Than Jesus' Comment In an interview with the London Evening Standard, John Lennon of The Beatles makes a provocative statement claiming the band is 'more popular than Jesus now', which would later spark significant international controversy.
• US Military Presence in Vietnam By March 2nd, 1966, the United States military deployment in Vietnam reached 215,000 soldiers, marking a significant escalation of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
• Kwame Nkrumah Seeks Asylum in Guinea Kwame Nkrumah, the deposed president of Ghana, arrives in Guinea and is granted political asylum after being overthrown in a military coup in February 1966.
• Nuclear Materials Theft in Brazil A significant security breach is revealed involving a massive theft of nuclear materials in Brazil, raising international concerns about nuclear safety and potential proliferation risks.
• BOAC Flight 911 Disaster BOAC Flight 911 crashes in severe clear-air turbulence over Mount Fuji near Tokyo, Japan, resulting in the tragic loss of all 124 persons on board, highlighting the dangerous atmospheric conditions of the region.
• Canadian Pacific Airlines Flight 402 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurs when Canadian Pacific Airlines Flight 402 crashes during landing at Tokyo International Airport in Japan, resulting in the deaths of 64 out of 72 passengers and crew.
• Bobby Hull NHL Milestone Chicago Black Hawks right wing Bobby Hull becomes the NHL's first two-time 50-goal scorer in a 5-4 victory against the Detroit Red Wings, setting a significant hockey record.
• Austria Wins Eurovision Song Contest 'Merci Chérie' by Udo Jürgens, composed by Jürgens himself with lyrics co-written with Thomas Hörbiger, wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1966, representing Austria.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1966

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1966

March 02, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 61st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1966 can also be written as 3/2/1966 in the US and as 2/3/1966 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1966:

• Zack Snyder

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• Judith Wiesner
• Martin Sexton
• Sheren Tang

Famous people born in 1966

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
2. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
3. Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
4. Herman's Hermits - Listen People
5. The Mamas and The Papas - California Dreamin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
2. The Hollies - I Can't Let Go
3. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
4. The Mindbenders - Groovy Kind Of Love
5. The Small Faces - Sha La La La Lee

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1966 was Baby Scratch My Back by Slim Harpo, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
2. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
3. Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round
4. Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
5. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:23 pm and setting at 04:21 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1966

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Someone born on March 02, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 24 days old,

or 3095 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21666 days old,

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

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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

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

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