What happened on Sunday January 09, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1966:

• First Radar Signal Bounced Off Venus Scientists achieved a groundbreaking milestone in space exploration by successfully transmitting and receiving a radar signal from the planet Venus. This technological feat significantly advanced humanity's understanding of planetary communication and radar mapping techniques, marking an important moment in space research during the 1960s Space Race.
• Cardinal Wyszynski Denied Exit Visa by Polish Government In an act of political suppression, the Polish communist government prevented Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, a prominent religious leader and critic of the regime, from leaving the country. This action was part of the government's efforts to control and marginalize the Catholic Church's influence during the Cold War era.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1966

January 09, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 9th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1966 can also be written as 1/9/1966 in the US and as 9/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 09, 1966:

• Cartouche (humorist)
• Giuseppe Colombo

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 9th

Famous people died on January 09, 1966:

• Duilio Donzelli
• Robert Faas
• Ladislav Prokeš
• Generoso del Santissimo Crocifisso

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1966 was We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
2. Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds Of Silence
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - She's Just My Style
4. The Statler Brothers - Flowers On The Wall
5. The Righteous Brothers - Ebb Tide

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
2. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
3. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
4. The Walker Brothers - My Ship Is Coming In
5. The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1966 was A Sweet Woman Like You by Joe Tex, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Joe Tex - A Sweet Woman Like You
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
3. Gene Chandler - Rainbow '65 (Part I)
4. Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar
5. Wilson Pickett - Don't Fight It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 09, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 07:52 pm and setting at 10:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on January 09, 1966

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Someone born on January 09, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 14 days old,

or 3093 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21654 days old,

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

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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

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

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