What happened on Monday October 17, 1966?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1966:

• Aberfan Disaster in Wales A catastrophic coal tip collapse in the Welsh village of Aberfan resulted in a massive landslide that engulfed a local school, causing significant loss of life and becoming a tragic symbol of industrial negligence.
• LBJ's Asia-Pacific Trip President Lyndon B. Johnson departed for an important Asia-Pacific diplomatic mission, expressing hope for an "honorable peace" in Vietnam during a critical period of the Vietnam War.
• 23rd Street Fire in New York City A devastating fire on 23rd Street in New York City resulted in the tragic loss of 12 firefighters, marking one of the deadliest days for the New York City Fire Department until the September 11, 2001 attacks. The incident highlighted the extreme risks and sacrifices made by firefighters in the line of duty.
• AFL-NFL Merger Approved The U.S. Congress approved the merger between the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL), a pivotal moment in professional sports history that would eventually lead to the creation of the modern NFL and the Super Bowl.
• George Blake's Prison Escape British spy George Blake dramatically escaped from Wormwood Scrubs prison and subsequently fled to Moscow, adding another dramatic chapter to Cold War espionage narratives.
• Botswana and Lesotho Join the UN Two African nations, Botswana and Lesotho, were admitted as member states to the United Nations, marking an important milestone in their international recognition and diplomatic engagement following their independence.
• Spain-UK Gibraltar Dispute Spain demanded that the United Kingdom cease military flights to Gibraltar, with Britain firmly refusing the request, highlighting ongoing tensions over the British overseas territory.
• Food Price Boycott in Denver The Housewives for Lower Food Prices organization initiated a boycott of five major grocery stores in Denver, Colorado, as a grassroots consumer protest against rising food costs.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1966

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1966

October 17, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1966 can also be written as 10/17/1966 in the US and as 17/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1966:

• Mark Gatiss

  Prominent British actor, writer, and comedian known for his significant work in television, including roles in 'Doctor Who', 'Sherlock', and...

• Danny Ferry

  Former NBA basketball player who played as a forward, primarily for the Cleveland Cavaliers, known for his shooting and versatility on the...

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1966:

• Sidney Hatch

  American soldier and runner (d. 1966).

• Wieland Wagner
• Cléo de Mérode

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on October 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
2. ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians - 96 Tears
3. The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville
4. The Association - Cherish
5. Count Five - Psychotic Reaction

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Bend It!
3. The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
4. The Who - I'm A Boy
5. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
2. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
3. Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood
4. Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
5. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 09:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1966

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Someone born on October 17, 1966 is:

58 years 6 months old,

or 702 months and 27 days old,

or 3056 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21394 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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

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

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