What happened on Saturday February 12, 1966?

Here's what happened on February 12, 1966:

• Johnson Affirms US Commitment to South Vietnam President Lyndon B. Johnson publicly declared the United States' commitment to remaining in South Vietnam until communist aggression was suppressed. This statement underscored the escalating US involvement in the Vietnam War and reflected the Cold War geopolitical tensions of the era.
• Awami League's Six Points Manifesto Sheikh Mujibur Rahman announced the historic Six Points election manifesto in Karachi, a pivotal political platform that would ultimately lay the groundwork for Bangladesh's independence movement. The manifesto outlined key political and economic autonomy demands for East Pakistan, challenging the existing power structure and setting the stage for future national transformation.
• Tay Vinh Massacre during Vietnam War The Tay Vinh massacre occurred during the Vietnam War, representing a tragic incident of wartime violence. This event highlights the brutal nature of the conflict and its devastating impact on civilian populations.
• New York City Transit Strike Concludes The New York City transit strike, led by labor leader Mike Quill, officially ended on February 12, 1966, after significant disruption to the city's transportation infrastructure. The strike represented a significant moment in labor relations and urban transportation history.
• Political Violence in Rhodesia Three Members of Parliament were attacked in a hotel in Rhodesia, indicating the volatile political climate and rising tensions in the region during this period. This incident reflects the complex political landscape of colonial and post-colonial Africa.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Feb. 12, 1966

Newspapers from Feb. 12, 1966

February 12, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1966 can also be written as 2/12/1966 in the US and as 12/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

February 12, 1966 in February 1966 calendar

Famous people born on February 12, 1966:

• Jose Manalo

  Filipino television show host known for his comedic performances and media presence.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on February 12th

Famous people died on February 12, 1966:

• Elio Vittorini
• Wilhelm Röpke
• Josef Schümmelfelder

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on February 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1966 was My Love by Petula Clark, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Petula Clark - My Love
2. Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
3. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
4. The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann
5. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
2. The Overlanders - Michelle
3. Crispian St Peters - You Were On My Mind
4. The Rolling Stones - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
5. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Spanish Flea

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
2. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
3. The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
4. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
5. Lee Dorsey - Get Out Of My Life, Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 12, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:48 am and setting at 11:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1966.

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Someone born on February 12, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 2 days old,

or 3091 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21641 days old,

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

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.

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

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

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