What happened on Sunday January 16, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1966:

• Nigerian Military Coup of 1966 A significant military coup led by Major Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna overthrew the civilian government of Nigeria, resulting in the assassination of Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and several senior political and military leaders. This event marked a critical turning point in Nigerian political history, setting the stage for subsequent military interventions and political instability.
• Harold R. Perry Becomes Second Black Catholic Bishop in US Harold R. Perry was consecrated as the second African American Roman Catholic bishop in the United States, representing a significant milestone in the Catholic Church's progress towards racial inclusivity and representation during the Civil Rights era.
• Chicago Bulls Established The Chicago Bulls were officially granted entry into the National Basketball Association (NBA), marking the beginning of what would become one of the most iconic franchises in professional basketball history.
• Metropolitan Opera House Opens at Lincoln Center The Metropolitan Opera House was inaugurated at Lincoln Center in New York City, providing a world-class venue for opera performances and representing a significant cultural development in American performing arts.
• Maxine Jones Birth Maxine Jones, who would later become a prominent member of the R&B group En Vogue, was born, contributing to the music landscape of the late 20th century.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1966

January 16, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1966 can also be written as 1/16/1966 in the US and as 16/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1966:

• Jack McDowell

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• Sonia Bergamasco
• Mavi Felli

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1966:

• Giulio Allori
• Courtney Hodges

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 16th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 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 16, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 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 16th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:57 am and setting at 01:31 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 16, 1966

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Someone born on January 16, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 7 days old,

or 3092 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21647 days old,

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

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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

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

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