What happened on Monday May 16, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1966:

• Cultural Revolution Begins in China The Communist Party of China officially launches the Cultural Revolution through the 'May 16 Notice', a radical political campaign initiated by Mao Zedong aimed at purging capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society. This decade-long movement would dramatically reshape China's social, political, and cultural landscape, leading to significant social upheaval and human rights challenges.
• Stokely Carmichael Leads SNCC Stokely Carmichael is named Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), a pivotal civil rights organization that played a crucial role in the African American struggle for equality during the 1960s. Carmichael would later become a prominent advocate for Black Power and radical social change.
• Beach Boys Release 'Pet Sounds' The Beach Boys release their groundbreaking album 'Pet Sounds' through Capitol Records, a revolutionary musical work that would profoundly influence rock music. The album includes iconic tracks like 'Sloop John B', 'Wouldn't It Be Nice', and 'God Only Knows', and is widely considered one of the most innovative albums in popular music history.
• National Welfare Rights Organization Established The American National Welfare Rights Organization is founded, representing a grassroots movement advocating for economic justice and support for low-income families. The organization would become instrumental in pushing for welfare reforms and social support programs.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1966

Newspapers from May. 16, 1966

May 16, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 136th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1966 can also be written as 5/16/1966 in the US and as 16/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1966:

• Janet Jackson

  Iconic American pop singer and performer who revolutionized music and entertainment in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Thurman Thomas

  Legendary NFL running back who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1988 to 1999.

• Giovanni Soldini

  Renowned Italian sailor who achieved international prominence through multiple transatlantic and solo sailing races.

• Scott Reeves

  American singer-songwriter and actor.

• Richard Stannard
• Ice One

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1966:

• Randolph Turpin

  British boxer who became the world middleweight champion in 1951.

• Robert Pražák

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
2. Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
3. Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
4. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
5. The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
2. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
3. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Troggs - Wild Thing

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
3. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
4. Stevie Wonder - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
5. Dionne Warwick - Message To Michael

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:57 am and setting at 05:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1966

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Someone born on May 16, 1966 is:

58 years 11 months old,

or 707 months and 28 days old,

or 3078 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21548 days old,

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

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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

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

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