What happened on Saturday January 15, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1966:

• Nigerian Military Coup of 1966 On January 15, 1966, a significant military coup led by Kaduna Nzeogwu and other rebel officers overthrew the government of Nigeria, resulting in the death of 22 people, including Prime Minister Abubakar Balewa, several senior politicians, and Army officers. The coup plotters strategically attacked major cities like Kaduna, Ibadan, and Lagos, and blockaded the Niger and Benue rivers before being ultimately overcome by loyalist forces.
• U.S. Military Escalation in Vietnam Approximately 8,000 U.S. soldiers landed in South Vietnam, bringing the total number of U.S. troops to 190,000. This marked a significant escalation of American military involvement in the Vietnam War.
• Palomares B-52 Nuclear Incident A B-52 bomber collided with a KC-135 Stratotanker over Spain, causing three 70-kiloton hydrogen bombs to be dropped near the town of Palomares, with one bomb falling into the sea. This incident highlighted the potential risks of nuclear weapon transportation during the Cold War era.
• Carl Brashear's Heroic Naval Career Carl Brashear, the first African American United States Navy diver, was involved in a critical accident during the recovery of a lost hydrogen bomb, which resulted in the amputation of his leg. His story represents remarkable resilience and pioneering achievement in military service.
• Georges Figon Suicide French police announced the suicide of Georges Figon, which occurred prior to his potential arrest for the kidnapping of Mehdi Ben Barka, a mysterious and politically charged incident.
• NFL Pro Bowl The NFL Pro Bowl East team defeated the West team with a score of 36-7, highlighting the best players in professional football.
• AFL Pro Bowl The AFL Pro Bowl All-Stars defeated Buffalo with a score of 30-19, showcasing top professional football talent.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1966

January 15, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 15th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1966 can also be written as 1/15/1966 in the US and as 15/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1966:

• Rommel Fernández
• Giles Milton

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1966:

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 15th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 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 15, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 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 15th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 01:50 am and setting at 12:55 pm.

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 15, 1966

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Someone born on January 15, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 8 days old,

or 3092 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21648 days old,

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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

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

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