What happened on Saturday May 07, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 07, 1966:

• Lurleen Wallace's Political Breakthrough Lurleen Wallace, wife of Alabama Governor George C. Wallace, secured a landmark victory in the Democratic Party primary for the gubernatorial nomination. Her overwhelming win on May 3, 1966, virtually guaranteed her election in November in the traditionally Democratic state, marking a significant moment for women in Southern politics.
• Mamas and Papas Top the Charts The iconic folk-rock band Mamas and Papas reached the pinnacle of musical success with their hit song "Monday Monday" topping the music charts. This achievement highlighted the band's growing popularity and influence in the mid-1960s music scene.
• 92nd Kentucky Derby Winner Donald Brumfield rode Kauai King to victory in the 92nd Kentucky Derby, completing the race in a time of 2 minutes and 2 seconds. This historic horse racing event showcased the skill of both the jockey and the horse in one of America's most prestigious sporting competitions.
• Yankees Management Change The New York Yankees organization made a significant managerial decision by firing manager Johnny Keene. This change in leadership could potentially impact the team's performance and strategic direction for the upcoming baseball season.
• Irish Bank Workers Strike Bank workers in Ireland initiated a nationwide strike on May 7, 1966, potentially disrupting financial services and highlighting labor tensions in the Irish banking sector during the mid-1960s.
• Death of Film Producer Erich Pommer Erich Pommer, a significant figure in the German film industry, passed away on May 7, 1966. Pommer was known for his influential contributions to early European cinema and played a crucial role in the development of the German film industry.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 07, 1966

Newspapers from May. 07, 1966

May 07, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 127th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1966 can also be written as 5/7/1966 in the US and as 7/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 07, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 07, 1966:

• Andrea Tafi

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• Kamal Ahmed
• Lance Patrick (actor)

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on May 7th

Famous people died on May 07, 1966:

• Stanisław Jerzy Lec
• Raúl Pateras Pescara

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on May 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
2. Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
3. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
4. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
5. Paul Revere and the Raiders - Kicks

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
2. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
3. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Troggs - Wild Thing

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing
3. The Temptations - Get Ready
4. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
5. Joe Tex - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 07, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 08:21 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Someone born on May 07, 1966 is:

59 years and 7 days old,

or 708 months and 7 days old,

or 3079 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21557 days old,

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

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 7th 2026.

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

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

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