What happened on Sunday May 15, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1966:

• First U.S. Military Engagement in Cambodia during Vietnam War The United States conducted its first military attack on Cambodia when the 1st Infantry Division was fired upon by mortar while patrolling in the Tây Ninh Province, near the border between South Vietnam and the neutral Cambodia.
• Political Conflict in South Vietnamese Military Leadership Prime Minister Nguyen Cao Ky of South Vietnam's ruling military junta launched a military attack against General Ton That Dinh following a significant policy dispute, forcing Dinh to abandon his command and demonstrating the internal power struggles within the South Vietnamese government.
• South Vietnamese Army Battles Buddhist Protesters A violent confrontation erupted between the South Vietnamese army and Buddhist protesters, resulting in approximately 80 fatalities. This incident highlighted the deep religious and political tensions in South Vietnam during the mid-1960s.
• Death of Maximiliano Hernández Martínez Maximiliano Hernández Martínez, the former military dictator of El Salvador, passed away at the age of 83, marking the end of a controversial political figure's life.
• Sunday Play Introduced in County Cricket Essex versus Somerset marked the historic first day of Sunday play in County Cricket, representing a significant shift in traditional cricket scheduling and fan engagement.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Victory Clifford Ann Creed secured victory in the Dallas Civitan Golf Invitational, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf during the mid-1960s.
• Birth of Actor Greg Wise Greg Wise, a notable British actor, was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who would later become known for his performances in film and television.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 15, 1966

Newspapers from May. 15, 1966

May 15, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 135th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1966 can also be written as 5/15/1966 in the US and as 15/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1966:

• Greg Wise

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• Raphael Saadiq

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• Sommore

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1966:

• Maximiliano Hernández Martínez
• Venceslau Brás

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on May 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
2. Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
3. Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
4. Paul Revere and the Raiders - Kicks
5. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
2. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
3. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Troggs - Wild Thing

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing
3. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
4. Ko Ko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle
5. The Temptations - Get Ready

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:36 am and setting at 04:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Someone born on May 15, 1966 is:

59 years and 22 days old,

or 708 months and 22 days old,

or 3081 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21572 days old,

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

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 15th 2026.

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

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

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