What happened on Tuesday January 11, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 11, 1966:

• Death of Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri India's Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri unexpectedly passed away from a cardiac arrest while calling for his personal physician, Dr. R. N. Chugh, marking a sudden and significant moment in Indian political history.
• SR-71 Blackbird Enters Service The legendary SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft was officially commissioned into service at Beale Air Force Base, representing a major advancement in military aviation technology and intelligence gathering capabilities.
• Tbilisi Metro Inaugurated The Tbilisi Metro system was officially opened, marking a significant milestone in the transportation infrastructure of the Georgian capital.
• Daktari TV Series Debuts The African adventure television series 'Daktari' premiered on CBS, introducing audiences to wildlife and veterinary adventures set in Africa.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jan. 11, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 11, 1966

January 11, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 11th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1966 can also be written as 1/11/1966 in the US and as 11/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people died on January 11, 1966:

• Alberto Giacometti

  Alberto Giacometti was a renowned Swiss painter and sculptor who revolutionized 20th-century art with his unique interpretations of space...

• Lal Bahadur Shastri

  Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India, serving from 1964 to 1966.

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1966 was We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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 Vogues - Five O'Clock World
5. The Righteous Brothers - Ebb Tide

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 1966 was I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
2. Gene Chandler - Rainbow '65 (Part I)
3. Joe Tex - A Sweet Woman Like You
4. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
5. The C.O.D.'s - Michael

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th 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 11, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 11, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 11:05 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 11, 1966

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Someone born on January 11, 1966 is:

59 years and 10 days old,

or 708 months and 10 days old,

or 3080 weeks

or 21560 days old,

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 11th 2026.

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

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

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