What happened on Monday January 03, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 03, 1966:

• SR-71 Blackbird Enters Service The first SR-71 Blackbird spy plane was officially commissioned into service at Beale Air Force Base, marking a significant milestone in Cold War-era aerial reconnaissance technology. This advanced aircraft was capable of flying at extreme altitudes and speeds, making it virtually undetectable by enemy radar systems.
• Military Coup in Upper Volta President Maurice Yaméogo was overthrown in a military coup led by Major General Sangoulé Lamizana in the Republic of Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso). This political upheaval represented a significant moment in the nation's post-colonial governance and political instability.
• Atlantic Richfield Company Formation The Atlantic Richfield Company was created through a merger between Atlantic Refining Company and Richfield Oil Corporation, approved after receiving U.S. Department of Justice authorization. The new company would continue marketing gasoline under the ARCO brand, representing a significant consolidation in the oil industry.
• Feyzin Oil Refinery Disaster A catastrophic gas leak fire at the Feyzin oil refinery near Lyon, France resulted in 18 fatalities and 84 injuries. This industrial accident highlighted the significant safety risks inherent in petrochemical operations during the 1960s.
• India-Pakistan Peace Negotiations in Moscow The prime ministers of India and Pakistan met in Moscow to discuss diplomatic relations, representing a significant diplomatic effort to reduce tensions between the two nations during the Cold War era.
• Floyd B. McKissick Leads CORE Floyd B. McKissick was appointed as the National Director of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), a prominent civil rights organization dedicated to advancing racial equality through nonviolent direct action.
• First Acid Test at the Fillmore The first Acid Test was held at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California, a pivotal moment in the counterculture movement that blended music, psychedelic experiences, and social experimentation.
• Chetan Sharma: Indian Cricket Player Chetan Sharma, an Indian Test cricket bowler, would later become famous for achieving a World Cup hat-trick in 1987, a rare and remarkable feat in international cricket.
• Luis Sojo: Baseball Player Luis Sojo, an infielder from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, would later play for the Seattle Mariners, representing the growing internationalization of Major League Baseball.

Events in 1966

January 03, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 03, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 03, 1966

January 03, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1966 can also be written as 1/3/1966 in the US and as 3/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 03, 1966:

• Christophe Castaner

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 3rd

Famous people died on January 03, 1966:

• Sammy Younge Jr.

  American civil rights activist (b. 1944).

• Rex Lease

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 3rd

January 03, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1966 was We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
2. Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds Of Silence
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - She's Just My Style
4. The Statler Brothers - Flowers On The Wall
5. The Righteous Brothers - Ebb Tide

January 03, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
2. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
3. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
4. The Walker Brothers - My Ship Is Coming In
5. The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over

January 03, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1966 was A Sweet Woman Like You by Joe Tex, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Joe Tex - A Sweet Woman Like You
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
3. Gene Chandler - Rainbow '65 (Part I)
4. Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar
5. Wilson Pickett - Don't Fight It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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January 03, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 03, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:35 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1966.

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Someone born on January 03, 1966 is:

59 years 4 months old,

or 712 months and 11 days old,

or 3097 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21681 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1966.

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