What happened on Wednesday November 02, 1966?

Here's what happened on November 02, 1966:

• Cuban Adjustment Act Takes Effect The Cuban Adjustment Act was implemented, providing 123,000 Cuban immigrants the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in the United States, a significant policy addressing the political migration from Cuba following the Cuban Revolution.
• Conflict in Korean Demilitarized Zone A low-intensity military engagement occurred in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, resulting in the deaths of six American soldiers and one South Korean soldier. North Korean troops penetrated 0.5 miles into South Korean territory, escalating tensions in the region.
• Death of Peter Debye, Nobel Prize-Winning Chemist Peter Debye, a renowned Dutch chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Debye was a significant scientific figure known for his groundbreaking work in molecular physics and chemistry.
• Barbados Legislative Elections Legislative elections were held in Barbados with a high voter turnout of 79.7%, marking a crucial step towards the country's independence. The Democratic Labour Party, led by Errol Barrow, secured a majority by winning 14 of the 24 parliamentary seats.
• KHSD TV Channel 11 Begins Broadcasting KHSD TV channel 11, an ABC affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Lead, South Dakota, expanding local media infrastructure.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Nov. 02, 1966

Newspapers from Nov. 02, 1966

November 02, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 306th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1966 can also be written as 11/2/1966 in the US and as 2/11/1966 in UK and Europe.

November 02, 1966 in November 1966 calendar

Famous people born on November 02, 1966:

• David Schwimmer

  David Schwimmer is an American actor best known for his iconic role as Ross Geller in the globally popular sitcom 'Friends', which ran from...

• Sean Kanan

  Sean Kanan is an American actor known for his roles in 'General Hospital', 'The Bold and the Beautiful', and the film 'Karate Kid Part III'.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on November 2nd

Famous people died on November 02, 1966:

• Peter Debye

  Dutch-american physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1884).

• Petrus (Peter) Josephus Wilhelmus Debye

  Prize laureate for his contributions to our knowledge of molecular structure through his investigations on dipole moments and on the...

• Mississippi John Hurt

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1892).

• André Allègre
• Yasuji Murata
• Sadao Araki
• Domenico Cavagnari

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on November 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1966 was Last Train To Clarksville by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville
2. ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians - 96 Tears
3. Johnny Rivers - Poor Side Of Town
4. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
5. Herman's Hermits - Dandy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1966 was Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
2. The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
3. Manfred Mann - Semi-Detached Suburban Mr James
4. The Hollies - Stop Stop Stop
5. The Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Loving

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
2. Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
3. Carla Thomas - B-A-B-Y
4. J.J. Jackson - But It's Alright
5. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 02, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 07:40 pm and setting at 11:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on November 02, 1966

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Someone born on November 02, 1966 is:

58 years 6 months old,

or 702 months and 12 days old,

or 3054 weeks

or 21378 days old,

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

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 2nd 2025.

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

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

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