What happened on Wednesday April 13, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1966:

• Pan Am Orders Boeing 747 Aircraft Pan American World Airways placed a landmark order for 25 Boeing 747 wide-body aircraft, valued at US$525 million. This order represented a significant milestone in commercial aviation, marking the beginning of the jumbo jet era.
• Death of Iraqi President Abdul Salam Arif Field Marshal Abdul Salam Arif, the 45-year-old President of Iraq, was killed in a helicopter crash near Baghdad, along with ten of his senior aides. This unexpected event significantly impacted Iraq's political landscape during a tumultuous period in the nation's history.
• United States Uniform Time Act of 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Uniform Time Act, establishing a standardized system for daylight saving time across the United States, aiming to reduce confusion and create consistency in timekeeping.
• Birth of Marc Ford Marc Ford, an American musician best known for his work with the rock band The Black Crowes, was born. Ford would later become a notable guitarist in the rock music scene.

Events in 1966

April 13, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 13, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 1966

April 13, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1966 can also be written as 4/13/1966 in the US and as 13/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 13, 1966:

• Marc Ford

  American guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his work with The Black Crowes and Burning Tree.

• Marco Mazzocchi
• Andy Nyman
• Guillermo Mariotto

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 13th

Famous people died on April 13, 1966:

• Georges Duhamel

  French poet, writer and physician.

• Carlo Carrà

  Italian essayist and artist, carra is a leader in the futurist movement.

• Abdul Salam Arif

  Iraqi colonel and politician, 2nd president of iraq (b. 1921).

• Frank Nighbor
• Felix von Luckner

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 13th

April 13, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 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 13, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 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 13, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 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 13th 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 13, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 12:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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Someone born on April 13, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 1 day old,

or 3083 weeks

or 21581 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1966?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 13, 1966.

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