What happened on Monday September 12, 1966?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1966:

• Racial Violence in Grenada, Mississippi School Integration A significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement where 250 Black students attempted to integrate Grenada schools, facing violent white mob resistance. Despite the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, local white leaders used intimidation tactics. When students arrived, they were attacked with chains, pipes, and clubs, with some hospitalized. Federal intervention eventually occurred, with the FBI arresting 13 mob members.
• Gemini XI Space Mission Launch NASA's Gemini XI mission launched, marking a significant milestone in the space exploration program. Astronauts Pete Conrad and Richard F. Gordon embarked on a 71-hour flight, setting a human altitude record at the time (excluding Apollo lunar missions).
• The Monkees TV Show Premiere The popular music-comedy television series 'The Monkees' debuts on NBC-TV, introducing a groundbreaking band and TV concept that would significantly influence pop culture in the late 1960s.
• Maria Bueno Wins US National Championship Women's Tennis Brazilian tennis star Maria Bueno secures her seventh and final Grand Slam singles title by defeating Nancy Richey 6-3, 6-1 in the US National Championship Women's Tennis tournament.
• Fred Stolle Wins US National Championships Men's Tennis Australian tennis player Fred Stolle wins the US National Championships Men's Tennis, defeating fellow countryman John Newcombe in a thrilling four-set final with a score of 4-6, 12-10, 6-3, 6-4.
• Washtenaw Community College Begins Teaching Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan, commences its first academic term, expanding educational opportunities in the region.
• KPNE TV Channel 9 Begins Broadcasting KPNE TV channel 9 in North Platte, Nebraska, starts broadcasting as a PBS affiliate, expanding media access in the region.
• WUSF TV Channel 16 First Broadcast WUSF TV channel 16 in Tampa-St Petersburg, Florida, conducts its inaugural broadcast as a PBS affiliate, expanding public television coverage.
• WCES TV Channel 20 Begins Broadcasting WCES TV channel 20 in Wrens, Georgia, launches as a PBS affiliate, contributing to local media landscape.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1966

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1966

September 12, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 255th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1966 can also be written as 9/12/1966 in the US and as 12/9/1966 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1966 in September 1966 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1966:

• Darren Burrows

  American actor known for his roles in television and film, particularly recognized for his work in the entertainment industry.

• Ben Folds

  Renowned American musician, singer-songwriter, and pianist, famous for his band Ben Folds Five and diverse musical projects including The...

• Malu Mader

  Prominent Brazilian actress who starred in the 1997 reality soap opera 'The Justice Seeker', known for her significant contributions to...

• Anousheh Ansari
• Madhu Sudan

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1966:

• Iosif Czako
• Robert Joyaut
• Heinrich Stuhlfauth

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1966 was You Can't Hurry Love by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
3. Donovan - Sunshine Superman
4. The Association - Cherish
5. The Hollies - Bus Stop

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1966 was All Or Nothing by The Small Faces, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. The Small Faces - All Or Nothing
2. Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
3. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
4. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
5. Roy Orbison - Too Soon To Know

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 1966 was Land Of 1000 Dances by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
2. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
3. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
4. Ramsey Lewis - Wade In The Water
5. Lee Dorsey - Working In The Coal Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:24 am and setting at 06:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1966

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Someone born on September 12, 1966 is:

58 years 8 months old,

or 704 months and 2 days old,

or 3061 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21429 days old,

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

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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