What happened on Thursday October 06, 1966?

Here's what happened on October 06, 1966:

• LSD Criminalization in the United States The United States federal government officially declares lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) an illegal substance, marking a significant moment in drug policy and the counterculture era of the 1960s.
• Partial Meltdown at Fermi 1 Nuclear Reactor A partial nuclear meltdown occurs at the Fermi 1 experimental nuclear reactor in Detroit, Michigan, raising significant concerns about nuclear safety and technological risks.
• Jim Palmer's Historic World Series Shutout Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Jim Palmer, at just 20 years old, becomes the youngest player to pitch a shutout in World Series history during Game 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading his team to a 6-0 victory at Dodger Stadium.

Events in 1966

October 06, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 06, 1966

Newspapers from Oct. 06, 1966

October 06, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 279th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1966 can also be written as 10/6/1966 in the US and as 6/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

Famous people born on October 06, 1966:

• Niall Quinn

  Niall Quinn was a prominent Irish professional footballer who played for Arsenal and Sunderland, and later became known for his...

• Tommy Stinson

  Tommy Stinson is an American musician, best known as the bass player for the influential punk rock band The Replacements and his solo work.

• Melania Mazzucco
• Jimmie Johnson
• Dylan Horrocks

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on October 6th

October 06, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 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 06, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 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 06, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 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 6th is Libra.

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October 06, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 06, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 06, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 02:51 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 06, 1966

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Someone born on October 06, 1966 is:

58 years 7 months old,

or 703 months and 8 days old,

or 3057 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21405 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 1966?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 06, 1966.

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