What happened on Monday January 17, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1966:

• Palomares Nuclear Incident A catastrophic U.S. Air Force accident occurred when a B-52 bomber collided with a KC-135 Stratotanker over Spain, resulting in the accidental release of three 70-kiloton hydrogen bombs near the town of Palomares and one into the Mediterranean Sea. Seven personnel were killed, and 558 acres of land were contaminated, necessitating an extensive five-month recovery operation for the fourth nuclear weapon.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Launches Chicago Campaign Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. initiated a nonviolent campaign in Chicago, focusing on achieving fair housing practices and addressing systemic racial segregation in urban housing.
• Carl Brashear's Career-Defining Accident Carl Brashear, the first African American United States Navy diver, suffered a severe leg amputation during a routine mission, marking a pivotal moment in his groundbreaking military career.
• Simon and Garfunkel Release 'Sounds of Silence' Simon and Garfunkel released their critically acclaimed second album, 'Sounds of Silence', on Columbia Records, which would become a landmark folk-rock record of the 1960s.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1966

January 17, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1966 can also be written as 1/17/1966 in the US and as 17/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1966:

• Shabba Ranks

  Jamaican dancehall artist who significantly influenced reggae music in the late 1980s and early 1990s, known for his energetic performances...

• Joshua Malina

  American actor and producer known for roles in television series like 'The West Wing' and 'Scandal', with a significant career in both...

• Amy Sherman-Palladino
• Stephin Merritt
• Karim Aïnouz
• Ljubčo Georgievski
• Gary Goodridge

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1966 was The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds Of Silence
2. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - She's Just My Style
4. The Vogues - Five O'Clock World
5. The Beatles - Day Tripper

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
3. The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
4. Joe Tex - A Sweet Woman Like You
5. Gene Chandler - Rainbow '65 (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Discover the personality of January born.

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

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 January 17, 1966 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:02 am and setting at 02:13 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in January 1966

Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1966

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

Someone born on January 17, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 6 days old,

or 3092 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21646 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 January 17, 1966?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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 January 17, 1966?

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.