What happened on Monday April 11, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 11, 1966:

• Frank Sinatra Records 'Strangers in the Night' Frank Sinatra records the iconic single 'Strangers in the Night' for his album of the same name. The song would later reach #1 on the Billboard charts, becoming one of Sinatra's most memorable recordings and a classic of mid-20th century popular music.
• First Black Major League Baseball Umpire Emmett Ashford makes history by becoming the first African American major league baseball umpire, officiating a game between the Washington Senators and the Cleveland Indians at D.C. Stadium. This groundbreaking moment represents a significant milestone in racial integration in professional sports.
• Jack Nicklaus Wins Consecutive Masters Jack Nicklaus wins the 30th Golf Masters Championship with a score of 288, becoming the first golfer to win consecutive Masters titles. This achievement solidifies his status as a legendary golfer and marks a significant moment in professional golf history.
• Lisa Stansfield Birth Lisa Stansfield, an English pop singer known for her hit song 'Around the World', is born. She would later become a prominent figure in the pop and soul music scenes of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Events in 1966

April 11, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 11, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 11, 1966

April 11, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 101st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1966 can also be written as 4/11/1966 in the US and as 11/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 11, 1966:

• Lisa Stansfield

  Renowned British pop and soul singer known for her distinctive voice and international hit songs like 'All Around the World'.

• Goulven Toupel

  French jockey who achieved significant success in obstacle racing, winning the prestigious Cravache d'Or award in 1999.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 11th

April 11, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1966 was (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
2. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
3. Cher - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
4. Johnny Rivers - Secret Agent Man
5. The Outsiders - Time Won't Let Me

April 11, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. The Spencer Davis Group - Somebody Help Me
2. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
3. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
4. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Hold Tight
5. The Bachelors - Sound Of Silence

April 11, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
2. The Temptations - Get Ready
3. Joe Tex - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
4. Marvin Gaye - One More Heartache
5. Otis Redding - Satisfaction

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 11, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 11, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:40 am and setting at 10:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on April 11, 1966

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Someone born on April 11, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 3 days old,

or 3083 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21583 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 11, 1966?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 11, 1966.

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