What happened on Saturday July 16, 1966?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1966:

• Gemini 10 Space Mission NASA's Gemini 10 mission, crewed by astronauts John Young and Michael Collins, was launched. The mission achieved a remarkable milestone by docking with an Agena target vehicle and setting a new world altitude record of 474 miles (763 km), demonstrating significant advancements in space exploration and spacecraft maneuvering capabilities.
• Hough Riots in Cleveland The Hough Riots erupted in Cleveland, Ohio, marking the city's first significant race riot. This event highlighted the deep racial tensions and social unrest prevalent in urban American communities during the mid-1960s civil rights era.
• Wilson's Moscow Diplomatic Mission British Prime Minister Harold Wilson traveled to Moscow in an attempt to initiate peace negotiations regarding the Vietnam War. However, the Soviet government rejected his proposed diplomatic approaches, underscoring the complex international dynamics of the Cold War period.
• Half a Sixpence Broadway Closure The musical 'Half a Sixpence' concluded its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City after an impressive 512 performances, representing a successful theatrical production of the mid-1960s.
• USA Top Music Hit 'Hanky Panky' by Tommy James and the Shondells was the number one song in the United States on July 16, 1966, reflecting the popular music trends of the era.
• R&B Top Music Hit 'Ain't Too Proud To Beg' by The Temptations was the number one R&B song on July 16, 1966, highlighting the vibrant rhythm and blues music landscape of the period.
• UK Top Music Hit 'Sunny Afternoon' by The Kinks topped the UK music charts on July 16, 1966, showcasing the British rock music scene of the mid-1960s.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1966

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1966

July 16, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 197th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1966 can also be written as 7/16/1966 in the US and as 16/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1966 in July 1966 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1966:

• Mike Horn

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Famous people born in 1966

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Famous people died on July 16, 1966:

• William H. Parker
• Gussy Holl
• Jimmy Seed

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1966 was Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Tommy James and the Shondells - Hanky Panky
2. The Troggs - Wild Thing
3. The Cyrkle - Red Rubber Ball
4. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
5. The Beatles - Paperback Writer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
2. Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Get Away
3. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
4. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain High
5. Gene Pitney - Nobody Needs Your Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
3. The Capitols - Cool Jerk
4. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
5. Robert Parker - Barefootin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:32 am and setting at 08:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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Someone born on July 16, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 28 days old,

or 3069 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21487 days old,

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There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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