What happened on Thursday March 10, 1966?

Here's what happened on March 10, 1966:

• France's NATO Withdrawal Announcement French President Charles de Gaulle declared that French troops would be withdrawn from NATO, and all NATO bases and headquarters in France must be closed within a year, signaling a significant shift in Cold War geopolitics.
• Power Transition in Indonesia Indonesian President Sukarno transferred all executive powers to General Suharto, marking a critical moment in Indonesia's political history and the beginning of the 'New Order' era.
• US Green Beret Camp Captured in Vietnam North Vietnamese forces captured the US Green Beret Camp in the Ashau Valley, a strategic military engagement during the Vietnam War that highlighted the intense conflict between US and North Vietnamese forces.
• Political Turmoil in South Vietnam Military Prime Minister Nguyen Cao Ky sacked rival General Nguyen Chanh Thi, triggering widespread civil and military unrest in South Vietnam, further destabilizing the already volatile political landscape.
• Royal Wedding of Princess Beatrix Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands married Claus von Amsberg in a significant royal event that captured national attention and marked an important moment in Dutch royal history.
• Death of Frits Zernike Frits Zernike, a distinguished Dutch physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. He was known for his groundbreaking work in optics and phase-contrast microscopy.
• Retirement of Kelso, Legendary Racehorse Kelso, a five-time Horse of the Year and one of the most celebrated racehorses in American history, retired from competitive racing.
• Birth of Edie Brickell Edie Brickell, renowned singer-songwriter and wife of Paul Simon, was born. She later gained fame with her band the New Bohemians and her musical contributions to alternative rock.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Mar. 10, 1966

Newspapers from Mar. 10, 1966

March 10, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 69th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 1966 can also be written as 3/10/1966 in the US and as 10/3/1966 in UK and Europe.

March 10, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

Famous people born on March 10, 1966:

• Arthur (TV presenter)

  British television presenter known for hosting various game shows and reality TV programs.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on March 10th

Famous people died on March 10, 1966:

• Frits Zernike

  Dutch physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1888).

• Frank O'Connor

  Renowned Irish short story writer, novelist, and poet known for his significant contributions to Irish literature and his masterful...

• Alfonso Maria Ferroni

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on March 10th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 10, 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 10, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 10, 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 10th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 10, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 10, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 08:53 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 10, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 13 days old,

or 3084 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21594 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 10th 2026.

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

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

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