What happened on Wednesday August 17, 1966?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1966:

• Diplomatic Negotiations to End Yemen War Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic initiated diplomatic talks in Kuwait aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Yemen, demonstrating international efforts to seek peaceful resolution through negotiation.
• NASA's Pioneer 7 Spacecraft Launched into Solar Orbit NASA successfully launched Pioneer 7, an unmanned space probe designed to study solar wind, magnetic fields, and cosmic rays, marking another significant milestone in space exploration during the 1960s Space Race.
• Willie Mays Advances in Home Run Rankings Baseball legend Willie Mays moved into second place on the all-time home run list, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history.
• William E. Dudley, Poet Brief mention of William E. Dudley, an American poet active during this period. Additional research would be needed to provide more comprehensive information.

Events in 1966

August 17, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1966

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1966

August 17, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1966 can also be written as 8/17/1966 in the US and as 17/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1966:

• Rodney Mullen

  Pioneering skateboarder who revolutionized street skateboarding by inventing numerous fundamental tricks like the flatground ollie,...

• Maysa (singer)

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1966:

• Ken Miles

  Legendary British racing driver and automotive engineer known for his pivotal role in Ford's racing program, particularly in the development...

• François Piétri

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
2. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
3. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
4. The Troggs - Wild Thing
5. Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!

August 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
3. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
4. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
5. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

August 17, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
3. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
4. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
5. Percy Sledge - Warm And Tender Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 17, 1966! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

August 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 09:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 1966

Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1966

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on August 17, 1966 is:

58 years 8 months old,

or 704 months and 27 days old,

or 3065 weeks

or 21455 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1966?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1966.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.