What happened on Wednesday March 09, 1966?

Here's what happened on March 09, 1966:

• First Spacecraft Landing on Venus Soviet space probe Venera 3 became the first spacecraft to crash-land on Venus, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Despite landing, its data capture system had failed, preventing scientific data transmission.
• Mizo National Front Uprising Begins The Mizo National Front launched a significant insurgency in Assam, India, with simultaneous attacks on government installations across multiple locations. MNF leader Pu Laldenga declared Mizo an independent nation and called for resistance against Indian governance.
• First African American Federal Reserve Board Governor Andrew Brimmer made history by becoming the first African American Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, breaking significant racial barriers in a prominent financial institution.
• Indian Air Force Bombardment of Aizawl The Indian Air Force initiated a bombardment of Aizawl, targeting the Mizo National Front forces who had established their headquarters in the Boys' English Middle School. Most civilians had already evacuated the area.
• Ronnie Kray Murders George Cornell Notorious gangster Ronnie Kray murdered George Cornell at the Blind Beggar pub in east London, a pivotal moment in the criminal history of the infamous Kray twins. He would be convicted for this crime three years later in 1969.
• NASA Technical Briefing Engineers from Douglas Aircraft Company presented a comprehensive technical briefing and cost proposal to NASA's Associate Administrator, potentially influencing future space exploration strategies.
• Eurovision Song Contest Victory Austrian singer Udo Jürgens won the 1966 Eurovision Song Contest with his song 'Merci, Chérie', representing a notable cultural moment in European entertainment.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Mar. 09, 1966

Newspapers from Mar. 09, 1966

March 09, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 68th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 09, 1966 can also be written as 3/9/1966 in the US and as 9/3/1966 in UK and Europe.

March 09, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

Famous people born on March 09, 1966:

• Michael Patrick MacDonald

  American memoirist known for writing about urban social issues and personal experiences in working-class neighborhoods.

• Tony Lockett

  Australian rules football player renowned for his goal-scoring prowess and significant contributions to the sport.

• Brendan Canty

  Influential American drummer for post-punk bands Rites of Spring and Fugazi, key figure in the Washington D.C.

• Pascal Vahirua
• Fabrizio Gatti

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on March 9th

Famous people died on March 09, 1966:

• René Barbier
• Muchametša Abrachmanovič Burangulov
• Fidelio Finzi

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on March 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 09, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
2. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
3. Herman's Hermits - Listen People
4. The Mamas and The Papas - California Dreamin'
5. Bob Lind - Elusive Butterfly

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 09, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
2. The Hollies - I Can't Let Go
3. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
4. The Mindbenders - Groovy Kind Of Love
5. The Small Faces - Sha La La La Lee

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 09, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
2. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
3. Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
4. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
5. Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 9th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 09, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 08:23 am.

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

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Someone born on March 09, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 14 days old,

or 3085 weeks

or 21595 days old,

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

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 9th 2026.

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

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

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