What happened on Friday March 04, 1966?

Here's what happened on March 04, 1966:

• John Lennon's Controversial Jesus Comment In an interview with the London Evening Standard, John Lennon sparks widespread controversy by stating that The Beatles are 'more popular than Jesus', leading to significant public backlash, especially in the United States.
• Tragic Canadian Pacific Airliner Crash A Canadian Pacific airliner explodes upon landing at Tokyo International Airport, resulting in the tragic loss of 64 lives in one of the deadliest aviation accidents of the year.
• First North Sea Gas Pumped Ashore British Petroleum successfully pumps the first North Sea natural gas ashore, marking a significant milestone in the UK's energy production and offshore drilling capabilities.
• End of Studebaker Car Production in Canada The final Studebaker automobile rolls off the production line in Hamilton, Ontario, marking the end of an era for this historic American automobile manufacturer in Canada.
• Birth of Dav Pilkey Dav Pilkey, renowned American children's book author and illustrator, best known for the 'Captain Underpants' and 'Dog Man' series, is born.
• Birth of Grand Puba Grand Puba, influential American rapper and member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian, is born.
• Patrick Hannan's Musical Career Patrick Hannan, pop drummer for the band Sundays known for the hit 'Can't Be Sure', continues to make musical contributions.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Mar. 04, 1966

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 1966

March 04, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 63rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1966 can also be written as 3/4/1966 in the US and as 4/3/1966 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

Famous people born on March 04, 1966:

• Kevin Johnson

  Professional basketball player who became the mayor of Sacramento after a successful NBA career with the Phoenix Suns.

• Dav Pilkey

  Renowned children's book author and illustrator, famous for the 'Captain Underpants' series.

• Daniela Amavia

  American model and actress with notable appearances in film and television.

• Tone Loc

  Rapper and actor known for hit songs in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Grand Puba

  American rapper known for his work with the hip-hop group Brand Nubian.

• Callista Gingrich
• Wash Westmoreland
• Helmut Mayer

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on March 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 04, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
2. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
3. Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
4. Herman's Hermits - Listen People
5. The Mamas and The Papas - California Dreamin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
2. The Hollies - I Can't Let Go
3. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
4. The Mindbenders - Groovy Kind Of Love
5. The Small Faces - Sha La La La Lee

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 1966 was Baby Scratch My Back by Slim Harpo, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
2. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
3. Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round
4. Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
5. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 04, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:49 pm and setting at 05:55 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 04, 1966

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Someone born on March 04, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 19 days old,

or 3085 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21600 days old,

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

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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

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

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