What happened on Tuesday December 13, 1966?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1966:

• First US Bombing of Hanoi during Vietnam War On December 13, 1966, the United States conducted its first bombing raid on Hanoi, the capital of North Vietnam, marking a significant escalation in the Vietnam War. This strategic aerial attack was part of the broader military campaign aimed at disrupting North Vietnamese military infrastructure and supply lines.
• Clive Lloyd's Test Cricket Debut On December 13, 1966, West Indian cricket legend Clive Lloyd made his Test debut against India in Bombay (now Mumbai), showcasing his potential with impressive scores of 82 and 78 in his first international match. This debut marked the beginning of Lloyd's illustrious cricket career.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site on December 13, 1966, as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing program during the Cold War era. These tests were crucial for understanding nuclear technology and maintaining strategic military capabilities.
• US Air Force Pilot Held Captive in China The U.S. Department of Defense officially confirmed that a U.S. Air Force pilot was being held captive in the People's Republic of China on December 13, 1966. This revelation highlighted the complex geopolitical tensions between the United States and China during the Cold War period.
• First Battle for Bijlmer Flats in Amsterdam On December 13, 1966, the first significant confrontation occurred at the Bijlmer flats in Amsterdam, marking a notable moment in the urban development and social dynamics of the Netherlands during the mid-1960s. This event likely involved disputes over housing, urban planning, or community tensions.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1966

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1966

December 13, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 347th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1966 can also be written as 12/13/1966 in the US and as 13/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1966:

• Mike Tirico

  Prominent American sportscaster known for his work with major networks like ESPN and NBC, covering various high-profile sporting events.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1966:

• Stanisław Mikołajczyk
• Augusto De Gasperi
• Giuseppe Faè
• Nils Frykberg
• George Rennie

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on December 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
2. Donovan - Mellow Yellow
3. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
4. Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
5. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
2. Val Doonican - What Would I Be
3. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
4. The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
5. The Small Faces - My Mind's Eye

December 13, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
2. Martha & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love
3. The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
4. The Miracles - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
5. B.B. King - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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December 13, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 13, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:55 am and setting at 06:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on December 13, 1966

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Someone born on December 13, 1966 is:

58 years 4 months old,

or 700 months and 10 days old,

or 3045 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21316 days old,

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

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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

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

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