What happened on Wednesday October 05, 1966?

About October 5th, 1966, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 5, 1966, a significant nuclear incident occurred at the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station near Detroit, Michigan, when the experimental breeder reactor experienced a partial core meltdown. This event was a critical moment in nuclear energy history, highlighting the potential risks and challenges of early nuclear technology. The partial meltdown raised serious concerns about nuclear safety and became an important case study for reactor design and emergency protocols.
  • Day of the week: October 5th, 1966 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Cherish by The Association
  • #1 UK song: Distant Drums by Jim Reeves
  • Popular movie: Fahrenheit 451 directed by Ramin Bahrani

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October 05, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 1966:

  • Partial Meltdown at Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station On October 5, 1966, a significant nuclear incident occurred at the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station near Detroit, Michigan, when the experimental breeder reactor experienced a partial core meltdown. This event was a critical moment in nuclear energy history, highlighting the potential risks and challenges of early nuclear technology. The partial meltdown raised serious concerns about nuclear safety and became an important case study for reactor design and emergency protocols.
  • Ben Enwonwu Sculpture Presented to UN On October 5, 1966, the Nigerian government presented a copy of Ben Enwonwu's renowned sculpture 'The Awakening' to the United Nations. This diplomatic gesture symbolized cultural exchange and Nigeria's emerging presence on the international stage, showcasing the country's artistic heritage and diplomatic engagement during the post-colonial era.

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

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What day of the week was October 05, 1966?


October 05, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 278th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1966 can also be written as 10/5/1966 in the US and as 5/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 05, 1966?


Famous people born on October 05, 1966:

  • Sean Carroll

    Prominent theoretical physicist specializing in cosmology, quantum mechanics, and fundamental physics research at Caltech.

  • Terri Runnels

    Professional wrestling personality known for her work as a manager and valet in WWE during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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October 05, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 1966:

  • Vittorio Corona
  • Arturo Maroni

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on October 5th

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October 05, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 05, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1966 was Cherish by The Association, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

  1. - Cherish youtube
  2. - Reach Out I'll Be There youtube
  3. - 96 Tears youtube
  4. - Black Is Black youtube
  5. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

  1. - Distant Drums youtube
  2. - Bend It! youtube
  3. - I'm A Boy youtube
  4. - Winchester Cathedral youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

  1. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep youtube
  2. - You Can't Hurry Love youtube
  3. - Reach Out I'll Be There youtube
  4. - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
  5. - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
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October 05, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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October 05, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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58%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 05, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 01:54 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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How old is someone born on October 05, 1966?


Someone born on October 05, 1966 is:

58 years 7 months old,

or 703 months and 9 days old,

or 3058 weeks

or 21406 days old,

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

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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

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

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