What happened on Monday May 02, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1966:

• Pulitzer Prize for Biography Awarded to Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography for his seminal work 'A Thousand Days', a comprehensive account of President John F. Kennedy's presidency. The book provided an intimate and scholarly examination of the Kennedy administration from an insider's perspective.
• R&B Chart Topper: 'When A Man Loves A Woman' Percy Sledge's soulful ballad 'When A Man Loves A Woman' dominated the R&B charts on May 2, 1966, becoming a timeless classic of the genre and showcasing the emotional depth of 1960s rhythm and blues music.
• US Billboard Number 1 Song: 'Monday, Monday' 'Monday, Monday' by The Mamas & The Papas topped the US Billboard charts on May 2, 1966, showcasing the folk-rock band's popularity during the mid-1960s music scene.
• UK Number 1 Song: 'Pretty Flamingo' British band Manfred Mann's hit 'Pretty Flamingo' was the top song in the United Kingdom on May 2, 1966, reflecting the vibrant British pop music landscape of the era.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 02, 1966

Newspapers from May. 02, 1966

May 02, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1966 can also be written as 5/2/1966 in the US and as 2/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people died on May 02, 1966:

• Torsten Kumfeldt
• Giorgio Piamonti
• Jean Rossius

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
2. Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
3. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
4. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
5. Paul Revere and the Raiders - Kicks

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 05:18 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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Someone born on May 02, 1966 is:

58 years 11 months old,

or 707 months and 21 days old,

or 3077 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21541 days old,

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

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

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