What happened on Friday August 12, 1966?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1966:

• Mao Zedong Launches Cultural Revolution In the People's Republic of China, Chairman Mao Zedong initiates the Cultural Revolution, a massive political and social movement aimed at purging perceived capitalist and traditional elements from the Communist Party and Chinese society. This radical campaign would dramatically reshape China's political and cultural landscape over the next decade.
• Beatles Begin Final North American Tour The Beatles commenced their last concert tour of North America with two performances at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois. This tour would be a pivotal moment in the band's legendary musical journey.
• Braybrook Street Police Massacre A tragic incident in East Acton, London, where three police officers were fatally shot, marking a significant moment in British criminal history. The event shocked the nation and led to extensive police investigations.
• Varto Earthquake in Turkey A devastating earthquake struck Varto town in eastern Turkey, resulting in 2,394 fatalities and injuring approximately 10,000 people. This natural disaster caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction in the region.
• Syrian-Israeli Border Conflict at Lake Kinneret Tensions escalated between Syrian and Israeli troops, resulting in a three-hour military confrontation over the strategically important Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), highlighting the ongoing regional instability in the Middle East.
• New York Herald Tribune Ceases Publication The iconic newspaper announced it would not resume publication, signaling a significant shift in the American print media landscape and marking the end of a long-standing journalistic institution.
• New Orleans Mint Transferred to Louisiana State The General Services Administration officially transferred ownership of the historic New Orleans Mint to the state of Louisiana, marking an important moment in the preservation of local historical infrastructure.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1966

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1966

August 12, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1966 can also be written as 8/12/1966 in the US and as 12/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

Famous people died on August 12, 1966:

• Benedetto Carratelli
• Horace Johnson
• Mike McTigue

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on August 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
2. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
3. Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
4. The Troggs - Wild Thing
5. Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
3. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
4. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
5. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

August 12, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
3. Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
4. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
5. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 12, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1966 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:18 am and setting at 06:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

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Someone born on August 12, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 2 days old,

or 3065 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21460 days old,

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

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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

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

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