What happened on Wednesday February 09, 1966?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1966:

• UK Plans Nuclear Reactor Construction The United Kingdom government announced plans to construct a new nuclear reactor on the North coast of Scotland, reflecting the nation's ongoing commitment to nuclear energy development and technological advancement in the mid-1960s.
• Dow Jones Industrial Average Reaches Record High On February 9, 1966, the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a historic milestone by hitting a record 995 points, signaling strong economic performance and investor confidence during the mid-1960s economic expansion.
• Death of Victoria Cross Recipient Richard Raymond Willis Richard Raymond Willis, a distinguished Royal Army officer who was one of only six recipients of the Victoria Cross for exceptional heroism during the challenging Gallipoli campaign of World War I, passed away at the age of 89 on February 9, 1966.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1966

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1966

February 09, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 40th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1966 can also be written as 2/9/1966 in the US and as 9/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1966 in February 1966 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1966:

• Guy Lagache

  French journalist and television personality known for presenting news programs 'En Quête d'Actualité' and 'Histoire Interdite'.

• Kool Shen

  French hip-hop artist of Portuguese descent, known as a rapper, break dancer, and graffiti artist who significantly contributed to the urban...

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1966:

• Sophie Tucker

  Ukrainian-american actress and singer (d. 1966).

• Ignacio Hidalgo de Cisneros
• II baronessa Ravensdale Irene Curzon
• Ettore Manca

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on February 9th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 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 09, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 09, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 09:57 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 09, 1966

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Someone born on February 09, 1966 is:

59 years 2 months old,

or 710 months and 14 days old,

or 3089 weeks

or 21623 days old,

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

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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

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

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