What happened on Wednesday February 16, 1966?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1966:

• French Nuclear Test in Algeria France conducted an underground nuclear test at the Ecker site in Algeria, demonstrating its nuclear weapons capabilities during the Cold War era.
• Bob Cowper's Historic Test Century Bob Cowper achieves a remarkable batting performance, scoring 307 runs against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a marathon innings lasting 727 minutes, including 20 boundary fours.
• Wally Grout Ends Test Cricket Career Wally Grout concludes his distinguished Test cricket career as an Australian wicket-keeper, having completed 187 dismissals, marking the end of a significant era in Australian cricket.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1966

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1966

February 16, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 47th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1966 can also be written as 2/16/1966 in the US and as 16/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1966 in February 1966 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1966:

• Niklas Zennström

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1966:

• Enrico Castello
• Adelaide Coari

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on February 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1966 was Lightnin' Strikes by Lou Christie, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
2. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
3. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
4. Petula Clark - My Love
5. The Supremes - My World Is Empty Without You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
2. The Overlanders - Michelle
3. Crispian St Peters - You Were On My Mind
4. The Rolling Stones - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
5. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Spanish Flea

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
2. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
3. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
4. The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
5. Ray Charles - Crying Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 02:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1966

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Someone born on February 16, 1966 is:

59 years 2 months old,

or 710 months and 7 days old,

or 3088 weeks

or 21616 days old,

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

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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

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

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