What happened on Tuesday April 05, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1966:

• US Recovery of Lost Hydrogen Bomb from Mediterranean After an extensive 80-day underwater operation in the Mediterranean Sea, the United States successfully recovered a lost hydrogen bomb off the coast of Spain. The weapon was raised using a specialized winch, loaded onto the USS Petrel (ASR-14), and transported back to the United States for further investigation and secure handling.
• Buddhist Uprising in South Vietnam During the Buddhist Uprising, South Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Cao Kỳ personally attempted to lead military operations to capture the restive city of Đà Nẵng, but ultimately decided to back down from direct confrontation, revealing the complex political tensions of the period.
• First Broadcast of WTVX TV Channel 34 WTVX Television Channel 34, an independent station located in Fort Pierce-Vero Beach, Florida, commenced its inaugural broadcast, marking a milestone in local media history.

Events in 1966

April 05, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1966

April 05, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 95th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1966 can also be written as 4/5/1966 in the US and as 5/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1966:

• Mike McCready

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• Nancy McKeon

  American actress best known for her role in the popular sitcom 'The Facts of Life' and various television and film appearances.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1966:

• Lamberto Vannutelli

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 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 05, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 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 05, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 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 5th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 05, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:52 pm and setting at 06:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1966

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Someone born on April 05, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 9 days old,

or 3084 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21589 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1966?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 05, 1966.

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