What happened on Tuesday August 09, 1966?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1966:

• Nigerian Military Leadership Meeting Raises Tensions On August 9, 1966, President Yakubu 'Jack' Gowon convened a meeting with military governors from Nigeria's three regions. During this critical gathering, they concluded that all Nigerian Army personnel should be 'redeployed to their respective regions of origin'. This decision significantly increased the potential for national fragmentation and was a key precursor to the Nigerian Civil War.
• Singapore Celebrates First National Day Parade On August 9, 1966, Singapore held its inaugural National Day Parade, commemorating the first anniversary of its independence from Malaysia in 1965. This event symbolized the young nation's emerging national identity and sovereignty, marking an important milestone in Singapore's post-colonial history.
• Naji Talib Becomes Iraqi Prime Minister On August 9, 1966, Naji Talib was selected by the Ba'athist Party to become the Prime Minister of Iraq. His appointment followed the resignation of his predecessor, Abd al-Rahman al-Bazzaz, who had been forced to step down three days earlier after negotiating an agreement with Kurdish rebels. This political transition highlighted the ongoing political instability in Iraq during the mid-1960s.

Events in 1966

August 09, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1966

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1966

August 09, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1966 can also be written as 8/9/1966 in the US and as 9/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1966:

• Vinny Del Negro

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Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1966:

• Henri Fescourt
• Ettore Leonida Martin

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
2. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
3. Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
4. The Troggs - Wild Thing
5. Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper

August 09, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
3. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
4. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
5. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

August 09, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
3. Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
4. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
5. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:33 pm and setting at 03:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

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Someone born on August 09, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 5 days old,

or 3066 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21463 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1966?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 09, 1966.

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