What happened on Tuesday April 12, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1966:

• First B-52 Bombing of North Vietnam For the first time, American B-52 strategic bombers conducted a bombing raid over North Vietnam, escalating the United States' military involvement in the Vietnam War.
• Execution of Sumokil, South Moluccan Leader Sumokil, President of the Republic of South Moluccas, was executed, marking a significant moment in the political history of the Indonesian archipelago.
• Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium Opens The Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium officially opens with an inaugural baseball game where the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-2, marking a significant moment in Atlanta's sports history.

Events in 1966

April 12, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1966

April 12, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1966 can also be written as 4/12/1966 in the US and as 12/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1966:

• Lorenzo White

  Professional NFL running back who played for the Cleveland Browns during his career, known for his skills in the running game.

• Giuseppe Coluccio

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 12th

Famous people died on April 12, 1966:

• Janez Jalen

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 12th

April 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 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 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 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 12, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 01:32 am and setting at 11:29 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 12, 1966

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Someone born on April 12, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 2 days old,

or 3083 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21582 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1966?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 12, 1966.

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