What happened on Thursday January 13, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 13, 1966:

• First African American Cabinet Member Appointed Robert C. Weaver made history by becoming the first African American Cabinet member when he was appointed as the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This groundbreaking appointment represented a significant milestone in civil rights and government representation.
• NASA Invites Astronomers for Mission Instrument Design NASA Associate Administrator Homer E. Newell announced an opportunity for astronomers to contribute to instrument design for upcoming Apollo and Skylab missions, including the Apollo Telescope Mount. This initiative highlighted NASA's collaborative approach to space exploration technology.
• Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing program during the Cold War era.
• Foiled Kidnapping Plot in Beverly Hills Police in Beverly Hills, California, successfully prevented a kidnapping plot targeting millionaire tire executive Leonard Firestone. While the specific details of the plot were not disclosed, law enforcement intervention thwarted a potential criminal act.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jan. 13, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 13, 1966

January 13, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 13th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1966 can also be written as 1/13/1966 in the US and as 13/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 13, 1966:

• Patrick Dempsey

  Patrick Dempsey is a renowned American actor best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd in the popular medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy'.

• Maria de la Pau Janer

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 13th

Famous people died on January 13, 1966:

• Leopoldo Baracco
• Alberto Santana

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1966 was We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
2. Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds Of Silence
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - She's Just My Style
4. The Vogues - Five O'Clock World
5. The Righteous Brothers - Ebb Tide

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
2. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
3. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
4. The Walker Brothers - My Ship Is Coming In
5. The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 1966 was I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
2. Gene Chandler - Rainbow '65 (Part I)
3. Joe Tex - A Sweet Woman Like You
4. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
5. The C.O.D.'s - Michael

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 13, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:33 pm and setting at 11:56 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 13, 1966

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Someone born on January 13, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 10 days old,

or 3092 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21650 days old,

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

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 13th 2026.

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

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

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