What happened on Tuesday May 03, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1966:

• Lurleen Wallace Wins Alabama Democratic Primary Lurleen Wallace, wife of controversial Alabama Governor George C. Wallace, decisively won the Democratic Party primary for Governor of Alabama. Her victory was essentially a guarantee of winning the general election, given Alabama's strong Democratic Party dominance at the time. This marked a significant moment in Alabama politics, where Lurleen would effectively serve as a proxy candidate for her husband, who was term-limited.
• Offshore Radio Stations Launch in England Swinging Radio England and Britain Radio began broadcasting from a ship anchored in international waters off the southern coast of England. The stations launched with a combined broadcasting power of 100,000 watts, representing an innovative approach to circumventing British broadcasting regulations of the era.
• WDHO (WNWO) TV Channel Launches in Toledo WDHO television channel 24 in Toledo, Ohio, began broadcasting as an ABC affiliate. This local television station launch contributed to the expanding media landscape in the mid-1960s Midwestern United States.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 03, 1966

Newspapers from May. 03, 1966

May 03, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1966 can also be written as 5/3/1966 in the US and as 3/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 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 03, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 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 3rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 03, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 05:46 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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Your place in the Universe on May 03, 1966

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Someone born on May 03, 1966 is:

58 years 10 months old,

or 706 months and 15 days old,

or 3072 weeks

or 21504 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1966?

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 3rd 2025.

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

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

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