What happened on Sunday August 07, 1966?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1966:

• University of Texas Tower Shooting Charles Whitman, a former U.S. Marine sniper, committed one of the most notorious mass shootings in American history. From the 28th-floor observation deck of the University of Texas tower, he indiscriminately shot at people below, killing 16 individuals and wounding 31 others before being stopped by law enforcement.
• First U.S. Lunar Orbiter Mission Launched NASA successfully launched Lunar Orbiter 1, marking a significant milestone in the United States' space exploration program. This spacecraft became the first American mission to orbit the moon, paving the way for future lunar missions and the eventual Apollo moon landings.
• Significant U.S. Air Losses in Vietnam War On this day, seven American warplanes were shot down over North Vietnam in a single day, representing the highest U.S. air combat losses since the beginning of the conflict. This event highlighted the intense aerial combat and mounting challenges faced by American forces during the Vietnam War.
• Racial Tensions in Lansing, Michigan Race riots erupted in Lansing, Michigan, reflecting the broader social tensions and racial conflicts occurring across the United States during the mid-1960s civil rights era.
• Cold War Espionage Conviction An East German court sentenced Günter Laudahn to life imprisonment for spying for the United States, underscoring the intense intelligence warfare and political tensions of the Cold War period between East and West.

Events in 1966

August 07, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1966

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1966

August 07, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 219th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1966 can also be written as 8/7/1966 in the US and as 7/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1966:

• Jimmy Wales

  Co-founder of Wikipedia and Wikia, Jimmy Wales is a pioneering internet entrepreneur who revolutionized online knowledge sharing.

• Shobna Gulati

  English actress and dancer known for her work in television and theater.

• Kristin Hersh

  Alternative rock musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist known for her work with bands Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1966:

• Francesco Calauti

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1966 was Wild Thing by The Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. The Troggs - Wild Thing
2. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
3. The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
4. Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper
5. Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!

August 07, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
3. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
4. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
5. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

August 07, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
3. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
4. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
5. Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 07, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 August 07, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:48 pm and setting at 12:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 1966

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Someone born on August 07, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 7 days old,

or 3066 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21465 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1966?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 07, 1966.

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