What happened on Sunday July 10, 1966?

Here's what happened on July 10, 1966:

• Chicago Freedom Movement Rally at Soldier Field Martin Luther King Jr. co-founded and led a massive civil rights rally at Soldier Field in Chicago, drawing approximately 60,000 participants. The event was a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting urban racial inequality and calling for social justice and economic opportunities for African Americans.
• Deadly Midwestern Heat Wave A severe heat wave struck the Midwestern United States, causing widespread suffering and claiming hundreds of lives. Temperatures consistently remained above 100°F (38°C) for six days. St. Louis, Missouri was particularly devastated, with 149 people, mostly elderly, dying from heat exhaustion.
• US Lunar Orbiter 1 Mission NASA launched Orbiter 1 as part of the lunar exploration program, contributing to the United States' space research and the ongoing Space Race with the Soviet Union.
• Marian Anderson's Final Public Performance Renowned African-American classical singer Marian Anderson gave her final public performance, appearing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This marked the end of a groundbreaking career that challenged racial barriers in classical music.
• Sandra Haynie Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Sandra Haynie secured victory at the Buckeye Savings Golf Invitational, showcasing women's athletic achievements in the mid-1960s.

Events in 1966

July 10, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 10, 1966

Newspapers from Jul. 10, 1966

July 10, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 191st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1966 can also be written as 7/10/1966 in the US and as 10/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

July 10, 1966 in July 1966 calendar

Famous people born on July 10, 1966:

• Gina Bellman

  New Zealand-born English actress known for her roles in comedy series like 'Coupling' and dramatic performances in television and theater.

• Amelie Nothomb

  Renowned Belgian novelist known for her unique writing style and prolific literary works exploring complex human emotions.

• Pamela Adlon

  American actress, comedian, and voice artist known for her roles in 'Louie' and creating the critically acclaimed series 'Better Things'.

• Carlos Leon
• A. O. Scott

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on July 10th

Famous people died on July 10, 1966:

• Malvina Hoffman

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on July 10th

July 10, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 1966 was Paperback Writer by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
2. The Cyrkle - Red Rubber Ball
3. Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
4. Tommy James and the Shondells - Hanky Panky
5. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

July 10, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 10, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
2. Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Get Away
3. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
4. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain High
5. Gene Pitney - Nobody Needs Your Love

July 10, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 10, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
3. Robert Parker - Barefootin'
4. The Capitols - Cool Jerk
5. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 10, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 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 July 10, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:24 am and setting at 01:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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Someone born on July 10, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 13 days old,

or 3067 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21472 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 1966?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 10, 1966.

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