What happened on Friday March 11, 1966?

Here's what happened on March 11, 1966:

• Indonesian Military Coup of 1966 A significant military coup led by General Suharto overthrew President Sukarno's power structure, marking a pivotal moment in Indonesian political history. This event fundamentally transformed Indonesia's governance and set the stage for Suharto's 'New Order' regime.
• Sukarno Loses Executive Power President Sukarno of Indonesia was compelled to relinquish his executive power, effectively ending his long-standing leadership and paving the way for General Suharto's authoritarian regime.
• Henry Marrow Murder Henry 'Dickie' Marrow was brutally murdered in a racially motivated crime in Oxford, North Carolina, representing a stark example of racial violence during the Civil Rights era.
• Deadly Fire in Japanese Ski Resorts A catastrophic fire at two ski resorts in Numata, Japan resulted in the tragic loss of 31 lives, highlighting the potential dangers of winter recreational facilities and the importance of fire safety regulations.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Mar. 11, 1966

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 1966

March 11, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 70th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1966 can also be written as 3/11/1966 in the US and as 11/3/1966 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

Famous people born on March 11, 1966:

• Shurik'n

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• Joe Hachem

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• Grégoire Bonnet

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on March 11th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 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 11th 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 11, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:31 pm and setting at 09:27 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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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 1966

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Someone born on March 11, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 12 days old,

or 3084 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21593 days old,

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

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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

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

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