What happened on Tuesday October 04, 1966?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1966:

• Lesotho Gains Independence from Britain Basutoland, a British colony completely surrounded by South Africa, was granted independence after midnight as the Kingdom of Lesotho, in a flag raising ceremony at Maseru. The new nation was established as a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral Parliament consisting of a Senate and an elected National Assembly. The paramount chief of the Sotho people, Constantine Bereng Seeiso, was crowned as King Moshoeshoe II, marking a significant moment in the country's political history.
• Israel Applies for EEC Treaty of Association Israel applied for a treaty of association (not full membership) with the European Economic Community (EEC), commonly known as the 'Common Market'. This diplomatic move signaled Israel's interest in closer economic ties with European nations.
• Dutch Cardinal Alfrink Presents New Catechism Dutch Cardinal Alfrink presents a new catechism, potentially signaling changes or updates in Catholic religious education and doctrine.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1966

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1966

October 04, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 277th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1966 can also be written as 10/4/1966 in the US and as 4/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1966:

• Nick Brandt

Famous people born in 1966

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Famous people died on October 04, 1966:

• Heitor dos Prazeres

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on October 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1966 was Cherish by The Association, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. The Association - Cherish
2. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
3. ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians - 96 Tears
4. Los Bravos - Black Is Black
5. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Bend It!
3. The Who - I'm A Boy
4. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
2. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
3. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
5. Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 12:51 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 04, 1966

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Someone born on October 04, 1966 is:

58 years 7 months old,

or 703 months and 10 days old,

or 3058 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21407 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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

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

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