What happened on Tuesday November 08, 1966?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1966:

• Edward W. Brooke Elected to Senate Edward W. Brooke, a Republican from Massachusetts, becomes the first African American elected to the United States Senate since the Reconstruction era, marking a significant milestone in civil rights and political representation.
• 1966 United States Presidential Election The United States presidential election was held, with incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson decisively defeating Republican candidate Barry Goldwater, reinforcing the Democratic Party's political dominance.
• Ronald Reagan Elected Governor of California Ronald Reagan, a prominent actor turned politician, is elected Governor of California, marking the beginning of his significant political career that would later lead to the presidency.
• AFL-NFL Merger Antitrust Exemption U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs an antitrust exemption into law, facilitating the historic merger between the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL), which would reshape professional football in the United States.
• Frank Robinson Named AL MVP Frank Robinson is selected as the Most Valuable Player in the American League, highlighting his exceptional performance and contribution to baseball during the 1966 season.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Nov. 08, 1966

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 1966

November 08, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 312th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1966 can also be written as 11/8/1966 in the US and as 8/11/1966 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1966 in November 1966 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1966:

• Gordon Ramsay

  A world-renowned Scottish celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality famous for his culinary expertise and fiery temperament.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on November 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1966 was Poor Side Of Town by Johnny Rivers, according to the music chart for the week November 7th and November 13th.

1. Johnny Rivers - Poor Side Of Town
2. The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville
3. ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians - 96 Tears
4. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
5. Herman's Hermits - Dandy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1966 was Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week November 7th and November 13th.

1. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
2. The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
3. Manfred Mann - Semi-Detached Suburban Mr James
4. The Hollies - Stop Stop Stop
5. The Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Loving

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1966 was Love Is A Hurtin' Thing by Lou Rawls, according to the music chart for the week November 7th and November 13th.

1. Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
2. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
3. Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood
4. J.J. Jackson - But It's Alright
5. Jackie Wilson - Whispers (Gettin' Louder)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 08, 1966 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 01:32 am and setting at 03:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1966

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Someone born on November 08, 1966 is:

58 years 6 months old,

or 702 months and 6 days old,

or 3053 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21372 days old,

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

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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

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

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