What happened on Monday April 04, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1966:

• Anti-Government Protest in Da Nang A massive demonstration of 10,000 protesters, including 2,000 South Vietnamese soldiers and sailors, marched through Da Nang's streets. The protest was a significant display of dissent, denouncing both the United States and the South Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War.
• NASA Announces Fifth Group of Astronauts NASA officially announced its fifth group of astronauts, selecting 19 highly qualified men who would be eligible for space missions during the 1970s. This group represented a critical expansion of the astronaut corps during the height of the Space Race.
• US Recovers Lost Hydrogen Bomb After an extensive 80-day maritime operation in the Mediterranean Sea, the United States successfully recovered a hydrogen bomb that had been lost off the coast of Spain, averting potential environmental and security risks.
• Political Tension in South Vietnam General Pham Xuan Chieu, a member of South Vietnam's 10-man military junta, was temporarily held captive by a mob of approximately 1,000 students and Buddhist activists. Despite the tense situation, he was ultimately released unharmed, highlighting the political volatility of the era.
• Hong Kong 1966 Riots Commence The Hong Kong 1966 riots were initiated when So Sau Chung began a hunger strike at the Star Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong's Central District. This event marked the beginning of significant social unrest in the British colony.
• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing program during the Cold War era.
• North Sea Tragedy: British Passenger Ship Wrecked A severe North Sea gale caused the British passenger ship *Anzio* to run aground at Donna Nook, Lincolnshire. The disaster resulted in the tragic loss of all ten crew members, underscoring the dangerous maritime conditions of the time.
• Deadly Tornado Strikes Central Florida A devastating tornado family swept through Florida's I-4 corridor, affecting areas from Tampa Bay to Brevard County. The severe weather event resulted in eleven fatalities, causing significant destruction and loss of life.

Events in 1966

April 04, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1966

April 04, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 94th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1966 can also be written as 4/4/1966 in the US and as 4/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1966:

• Nancy McKeon

  Nancy McKeon is an American actress best known for her iconic role as Jo Polniaczek on the popular 1980s sitcom 'The Facts of Life'.

• Ann-Kathrin Kramer

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1966:

• Alfred Naujocks
• Herbert Lunde

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1966 was (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
2. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
3. The Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown
4. Cher - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
5. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets

April 04, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. The Spencer Davis Group - Somebody Help Me
2. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
3. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
4. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Hold Tight
5. The Bachelors - Sound Of Silence

April 04, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
2. The Temptations - Get Ready
3. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
4. Marvin Gaye - One More Heartache
5. Four Tops - Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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April 04, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:36 pm and setting at 05:52 am.

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

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Someone born on April 04, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 10 days old,

or 3084 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21590 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1966?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 04, 1966.

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