What happened on Monday August 15, 1966?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1966:

• Japanese Surrender Announcement At midnight on August 14, London received the long-awaited news of Japan's surrender, triggering widespread celebrations and marking the symbolic end of World War II. This announcement signaled the conclusion of a global conflict that had lasted six years.
• University of Texas Tower Shooting Charles Whitman, a former U.S. Marine sniper and student at the University of Texas at Austin, conducted a devastating mass shooting from the university tower's 28th-floor observation deck. Over 96 minutes, he killed 16 people and wounded 31 before being fatally stopped by police intervention. This tragic event became a pivotal moment in discussions about gun violence and mental health in the United States.
• Radio Free Asia Transmission Launch Radio Free Asia began its radio transmission in South Korea, marking an important moment in Cold War-era information broadcasting. The station was designed to provide alternative news and information to regions with limited press freedom.
• New York Herald Tribune Closure The New York Herald Tribune announced it would cease publication, marking the end of a significant American newspaper with a long and distinguished history in journalism. This closure represented a shifting media landscape in the mid-20th century.
• Princess Anne's Youth Sports Initiative Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, participated in a significant event bringing children from inner-city areas to a sporting and educational competition, highlighting royal engagement with youth development and social inclusion.
• José Torres Retains Light-Heavyweight Title Puerto Rican boxing champion José Torres successfully defended his WBC/WBA light-heavyweight title by defeating American Eddie Cotton on points in a Las Vegas match, further solidifying his reputation in the boxing world.

Events in 1966

August 15, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1966

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1966

August 15, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 227th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1966 can also be written as 8/15/1966 in the US and as 15/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1966:

• Scott Brosius

  Scott Brosius was a professional baseball player who played third base for the New York Yankees, winning multiple World Series championships...

Famous people born in 1966

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Famous people died on August 15, 1966:

• Jan Kiepura

  Jan Kiepura was a renowned Polish tenor and actor, famous for his performances in opera, operetta, and film during the early to mid-20th...

• Jean Levie
• Seena Owen

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
2. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
3. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
4. The Troggs - Wild Thing
5. Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!

August 15, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
3. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
4. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
5. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

August 15, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
3. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
4. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
5. Percy Sledge - Warm And Tender Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1966 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:34 am and setting at 08:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1966

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Someone born on August 15, 1966 is:

58 years 8 months old,

or 704 months and 8 days old,

or 3062 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21436 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1966?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 15, 1966.

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