What happened on Saturday March 12, 1966?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1966:

• Indonesian Political Transition: Suharto Assumes Power General Suharto officially takes control of Indonesia, effectively removing President Sukarno from power and marking a significant political transformation in the country's history. This coup represents a major shift in Indonesian governance and geopolitical alignment during the Cold War era.
• US Nuclear Testing at Nevada Site The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs. These tests were part of ongoing strategic nuclear research and weapons capability assessments.
• Bobby Hull Sets NHL Scoring Record Bobby Hull of the Chicago Blackhawks scores his 51st goal of the season, setting a new NHL single-season scoring record. This achievement highlights Hull's exceptional skill and marks a significant moment in professional hockey history.
• Legendary Jockey Johnny Longden Retires Veteran jockey Johnny Longden concludes his remarkable 40-year racing career with an impressive total of 6,032 wins, cementing his legacy in horse racing history.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1966

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1966

March 12, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 71st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1966 can also be written as 3/12/1966 in the US and as 12/3/1966 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1966:

• Grant Long

  Professional NBA basketball player who played as a forward for the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks during his career.

• Deborah Evelyn

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on March 12th

Famous people died on March 12, 1966:

• Victor Brauner

  Victor Brauner was a prominent Romanian surrealist painter who significantly contributed to the avant-garde art movement.

• Mariano Bottino
• Sydney Camm
• Ed Wachter

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on March 12th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:42 pm and setting at 10:06 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 12, 1966

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Someone born on March 12, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 11 days old,

or 3084 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21592 days old,

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

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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

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

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