What happened on Saturday April 16, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1966:

• King's Letter from Birmingham Jail Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. writes his powerful 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' while incarcerated in Birmingham, Alabama, after protesting against racial segregation. This document became a seminal text in the Civil Rights Movement, articulating the moral imperative for nonviolent resistance.
• Battle of Culloden The Battle of Culloden is fought between the French-supported Jacobites and the British Hanoverian forces commanded by William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, in Scotland. This battle was a decisive engagement that effectively ended the Jacobite rising of 1745 and significantly impacted Scottish history.
• Rhodesian Diplomatic Break with Britain Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith officially breaks diplomatic relations with Britain, marking a significant moment in the decolonization and political tensions of the African continent.
• Walter Cronkite Becomes CBS News Anchor Walter Cronkite takes over as the lead news anchor of the CBS Evening News, beginning his tenure during which he would become known as 'the most trusted man in America' and a pivotal figure in broadcast journalism.
• Earthquake in Iran A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Sistan and Baluchestan Province in Iran, resulting in at least 35 fatalities and 117 injuries, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
• Bob Feller's Historic No-Hitter Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians throws the only Opening Day no-hitter in Major League Baseball history, beating the Chicago White Sox 1–0 in a remarkable pitching performance.

Events in 1966

April 16, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1966

April 16, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1966 can also be written as 4/16/1966 in the US and as 16/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1966:

• Laurent Bourgnon

  Renowned Swiss sailor who was a pioneering figure in modern ocean navigation.

• Gerard Dewan

  Heroic New York City firefighter who was on duty during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1966:

• Dino Bonardi
• Roger Lapham
• Gaspar Lefebvre

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1966 was (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
2. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
3. Cher - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
4. Johnny Rivers - Secret Agent Man
5. The Outsiders - Time Won't Let Me

April 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. The Spencer Davis Group - Somebody Help Me
2. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
3. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
4. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Hold Tight
5. The Bachelors - Sound Of Silence

April 16, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
2. The Temptations - Get Ready
3. Joe Tex - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
4. Marvin Gaye - One More Heartache
5. Otis Redding - Satisfaction

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1966 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:47 am and setting at 03:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1966

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Someone born on April 16, 1966 is:

59 years and 28 days old,

or 708 months and 28 days old,

or 3082 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21578 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1966?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1966.

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