What happened on Monday February 07, 1966?

Here's what happened on February 07, 1966:

• First Television Broadcast in South Vietnam via Stratovision In a groundbreaking technological demonstration, the United States Navy pioneered television broadcasting in South Vietnam using an innovative 'Stratovision' technique. A C-121 Constellation aircraft equipped with transmitting equipment and a small television studio took off from Saigon, climbing to 10,500 feet and flying in a slow oval pattern. At 7:30 p.m., the aircraft successfully transmitted the first THVN (Television of South Vietnam) programs to outdoor television sets tuned to Channel 9. This marked a significant milestone in telecommunications and military technological innovation, with plans to establish four ground-based stations in the autumn.
• Nixon's 'Truth Offensive' Speech Criticizing Vietnam War Communication During the King County Republican Lincoln Day dinner at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Richard Nixon delivered a pointed critique of the Johnson administration. He accused the government of 'playing politics' with anti-poverty programs and the national budget, and specifically challenged their transparency regarding the Vietnam War. Nixon called for a 'truth offensive', highlighting the need for more honest and comprehensive public communication about national affairs.
• KWCM TV Channel 10 Begins Broadcasting in Appleton, Minnesota KWCM TV channel 10, a PBS affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Appleton, Minnesota, expanding local television coverage in the region.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Feb. 07, 1966

Newspapers from Feb. 07, 1966

February 07, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 38th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 07, 1966 can also be written as 2/7/1966 in the US and as 7/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

February 07, 1966 in February 1966 calendar

Famous people born on February 07, 1966:

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Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on February 7th

Famous people died on February 07, 1966:

• Giuseppe Varriale

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on February 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 07, 1966 was My Love by Petula Clark, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Petula Clark - My Love
2. Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
3. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
4. The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann
5. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 07, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
2. The Overlanders - Michelle
3. Crispian St Peters - You Were On My Mind
4. The Rolling Stones - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
5. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Spanish Flea

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 07, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
2. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
3. The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
4. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
5. Lee Dorsey - Get Out Of My Life, Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 7th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 07, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:01 pm and setting at 09:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1966.

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Someone born on February 07, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 6 days old,

or 3092 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21645 days old,

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

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 7th 2026.

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

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

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