What happened on Friday December 16, 1966?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1966:

• First Successful Human Heart Transplant Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. This groundbreaking medical procedure marked a significant milestone in surgical history and medical science.
• Jimi Hendrix Experience Debuts Single 'Hey Joe' The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first single, 'Hey Joe', in the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of Hendrix's revolutionary impact on rock music.
• R&B Chart Topper: 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' The Supremes' hit 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' dominated the R&B charts, highlighting the group's significant influence on popular music during the 1960s.
• US Number 1 Song: 'Winchester Cathedral' The New Vaudeville Band's 'Winchester Cathedral' topped the Billboard charts in the United States on this date, representing the popular music of the mid-1960s.
• UK Number 1 Song: 'Green Green Grass Of Home' Tom Jones' classic 'Green Green Grass Of Home' was the top song in the United Kingdom, showcasing the Welsh singer's rising international popularity.
• Denis Wise Birth Denis Wise, a notable British soccer player, was born on this date.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1966

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1966

December 16, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 350th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1966 can also be written as 12/16/1966 in the US and as 16/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1966:

• Dennis Wise

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• Clifford Robinson

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• Stefania Prestigiacomo
• Sandrine Mazetier
• Giancarlo Giorgetti
• Paul McGinley

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1966:

• Juan Natalicio González Paredes
• Silvio Vardabasso

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on December 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
2. Donovan - Mellow Yellow
3. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
4. Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
5. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
2. Val Doonican - What Would I Be
3. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
4. The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
5. The Small Faces - My Mind's Eye

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
2. Martha & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love
3. The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
4. The Miracles - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
5. B.B. King - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:01 am and setting at 10:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1966

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Someone born on December 16, 1966 is:

58 years 4 months old,

or 700 months and 7 days old,

or 3044 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21313 days old,

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

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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

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

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