What happened on Monday July 11, 1966?

Here's what happened on July 11, 1966:

• Richard Speck Murders Eight Student Nurses Richard Speck committed a horrific mass murder of eight student nurses in their Chicago dormitory, a shocking crime that would become one of the most notorious serial killings in American history. Speck was arrested on July 17, 1966, bringing this terrifying incident to a close.
• 1966 FIFA World Cup Begins in England The 1966 FIFA World Cup commenced in England, marking a significant moment in international football history. This tournament would later become famous for England's first and only World Cup victory, hosted on home soil.
• Israeli-Syrian Air Confrontation A significant aerial engagement occurred between Israeli and Syrian jet fighters over the Jordan River, reflecting the ongoing tensions and military conflicts in the Middle East during the 1960s.
• Indira Gandhi's Moscow Diplomatic Visit Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi traveled to Moscow, continuing the strategic diplomatic relationship between India and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. This visit likely involved discussions on geopolitical cooperation and international relations.
• Zambia Challenges Commonwealth Membership Zambia threatened to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations in protest against British diplomatic approaches to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). This event highlighted the complex post-colonial tensions and political dynamics in Africa during the 1960s.
• First Plaid Cymru MP Elected in UK Gwynfor Evans made history by becoming the first Member of Parliament from Plaid Cymru, the Welsh nationalist political party, representing Carmarthen. This marked a significant milestone for Welsh political representation.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jul. 11, 1966

Newspapers from Jul. 11, 1966

July 11, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1966 can also be written as 7/11/1966 in the US and as 11/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

July 11, 1966 in July 1966 calendar

Famous people born on July 11, 1966:

• Greg Grunberg

  American actor and producer known for roles in TV series like 'Heroes' and 'Star Wars'.

• Kentaro Miura

  Legendary Japanese manga artist famous for creating the iconic dark fantasy series 'Berserk'.

• Cheb Mami

  Algerian singer known for collaborations with Sting and Zucchero, who faced legal troubles for kidnapping.

• Rod Strickland

  Professional NBA basketball guard who played for Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards.

• Ricky Warwick

  Northern Irish musician from rock bands The Almighty and Black Star Riders.

• Debbe Dunning

  American actress known for her television roles and modeling career.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on July 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1966 was Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 11, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 11, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 03:02 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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Your place in the Universe on July 11, 1966

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Someone born on July 11, 1966 is:

58 years 10 months old,

or 706 months and 3 days old,

or 3070 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21492 days old,

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

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 11th 2025.

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

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

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