What happened on Tuesday July 05, 1966?

Here's what happened on July 05, 1966:

• Anti-Vietnam War Protest Turns Violent in London A demonstration of approximately 4,000 anti-Vietnam War protesters at the U.S. Embassy in London's Grosvenor Square escalated into violence, resulting in 31 arrests and reflecting the global opposition to the Vietnam War.
• National Guard Mobilizes in Omaha Amid Riots The National Guard was mobilized in Omaha, Nebraska, following three consecutive nights of civil unrest, highlighting the social tensions and racial conflicts prevalent in mid-1960s America.
• Saturn I Rocket Launch at Cape Kennedy A Saturn I rocket was launched from Cape Kennedy, contributing to the ongoing space exploration efforts during the height of the Space Race between the United States and Soviet Union.
• Death of George de Hevesy, Nobel Prize-Winning Chemist George de Hevesy, a renowned Hungarian chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking work in radioactive tracing and isotope research, de Hevesy made significant contributions to chemistry and physics during the early 20th century.
• René Barrientos Elected President of Bolivia René Barrientos was democratically elected as President of Bolivia, winning with a decisive 3 to 1 majority against four other candidates, signaling a significant moment in Bolivian political history.
• New York City Transit Fare Increase The New York City transit fare increased from 15 to 20 cents, reflecting the ongoing economic changes and infrastructure costs in mid-1960s urban transportation.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jul. 05, 1966

Newspapers from Jul. 05, 1966

July 05, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 186th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1966 can also be written as 7/5/1966 in the US and as 5/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 1966 in July 1966 calendar

Famous people born on July 05, 1966:

• Laurence Ferrari

  Prominent French television journalist who anchored TF1's weekly news program and was a significant media personality in France.

• Gianfranco Zola

  Renowned Italian football player and coach who had a successful career in professional soccer.

• Claudia Wells

  American actress known for her role in the iconic film 'Back to the Future' as Jennifer Parker in the original movie.

• Reading (United Kingdom)

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on July 5th

Famous people died on July 05, 1966:

• George de Hevesy

  Hungarian-german chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885).

• John P. Fulton
• George Charles de Hevesy
• Anders Moen

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on July 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1966 was Paperback Writer by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
2. The Cyrkle - Red Rubber Ball
3. Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
4. Tommy James and the Shondells - Hanky Panky
5. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
2. Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Get Away
3. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
4. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain High
5. Gene Pitney - Nobody Needs Your Love

July 05, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
3. Robert Parker - Barefootin'
4. The Capitols - Cool Jerk
5. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 05, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 08:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on July 05, 1966

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Someone born on July 05, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 18 days old,

or 3068 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21477 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

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

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

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