What happened on Friday July 08, 1966?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1966:

• Major US Airline Strike A significant labor dispute erupted in the United States airline industry, with 35,300 mechanics and ground service personnel from five major airlines (United, Northwest, TWA, Eastern, and National) initiating a widespread strike. The industrial action lasted from July 8th until August 19th, disrupting air transportation services across the country.
• Burundian Royal Coup: Prince Overthrows Father In a significant political transition, Prince Charles Ndizi successfully deposed his father, King Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng, marking a dramatic change in Burundi's royal leadership. This internal royal power shift occurred during a tumultuous period in Burundian political history.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1966

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1966

July 08, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 189th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1966 can also be written as 7/8/1966 in the US and as 8/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1966 in July 1966 calendar

Famous people born on July 08, 1966:

• Jim Gaffigan

  Renowned stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his clean, observational humor and popular comedy specials.

• Suzanne Krull

  American actress known for her roles in television and film, with a career spanning multiple decades before her passing in 2013.

• Philippe Vasseur (actor)

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on July 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1966 was Paperback Writer by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
2. The Cyrkle - Red Rubber Ball
3. Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
4. Tommy James and the Shondells - Hanky Panky
5. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
2. Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Get Away
3. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
4. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain High
5. Gene Pitney - Nobody Needs Your Love

July 08, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
3. Robert Parker - Barefootin'
4. The Capitols - Cool Jerk
5. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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

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July 08, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:42 pm and setting at 11:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1966

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Someone born on July 08, 1966 is:

58 years 10 months old,

or 706 months and 5 days old,

or 3070 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21494 days old,

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

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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

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

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