What happened on Tuesday February 08, 1966?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1966:

• Unveiling of Tugu Nagara National Monument Malaysia commemorated its war heroes with the unveiling of the Tugu Nagara, a monumental bronze sculpture near Kuala Lumpur. The world's tallest freestanding bronze sculpture honors the 11,000 individuals who sacrificed their lives during the Malayan Emergency. The monument features seven statues of Malay fighters and bears a powerful inscription dedicating the memorial to those who fought for peace and freedom.
• NHL Expansion to Twelve Teams The National Hockey League (NHL) underwent a significant expansion, increasing its team count from six to twelve teams, marking a pivotal moment in professional ice hockey's growth and popularity in North America.
• Passing of Physicist Paul Sophus Epstein Paul Sophus Epstein, a renowned Russian-American mathematical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics, passed away at the age of 82. Epstein was a pioneering researcher who helped shape the early understanding of quantum theory and its mathematical foundations.

Events in 1966

February 08, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1966

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1966

February 08, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1966 can also be written as 2/8/1966 in the US and as 8/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1966 in February 1966 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1966:

• Sean Harris

  Critically acclaimed English actor known for intense character roles in films like 'Hunger', 'Macbeth', and 'Rogue Nation'.

• Gary Coleman in Zion

  Famous child actor from the sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes', known for his catchphrase 'What you talkin' about, Willis?'.

• Hristo Stoichkov

  Legendary Bulgarian footballer who played for Barcelona and the national team, considered one of the greatest Bulgarian players of all time.

• Kirk Muller in Kingston

  Professional NHL center who played for Toronto Maple Leafs.

• Kirk Muller

  Professional ice hockey player and coach who played in the NHL and later became a successful assistant and head coach.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on February 8th

February 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 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 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 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 08, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 08, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 09:31 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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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1966

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Someone born on February 08, 1966 is:

59 years 2 months old,

or 710 months and 15 days old,

or 3089 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21624 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1966?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 08, 1966.

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