What happened on Monday April 18, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1966:

• Cultural Revolution Begins in China Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong officially proclaimed the start of the Cultural Revolution, a radical sociopolitical movement aimed at purging capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society. This decade-long period would dramatically reshape China's social, political, and cultural landscape through widespread social upheaval and ideological restructuring.
• Bill Russell Becomes First Black NBA Coach Bill Russell made history by becoming the first African American head coach in NBA history when he was appointed to lead the Boston Celtics. This groundbreaking moment represented a significant milestone in both sports and civil rights, as Russell transitioned from being a legendary player to a pioneering coach.
• Historic Boston Marathon with First Female Participant The 70th Boston Marathon featured two remarkable achievements: Kenji Kimihara of Japan won the race with a time of 2:17:11, while American Bobbi Gibb became the first woman to complete the marathon, running an unofficial time of 3:21:40. Gibb's participation was a pivotal moment in challenging gender barriers in long-distance running.

Events in 1966

April 18, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 18, 1966

April 18, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 108th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1966 can also be written as 4/18/1966 in the US and as 18/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people died on April 18, 1966:

• Ed Fitzgerald

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 18th

April 18, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1966 was (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
2. Cher - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
3. Johnny Rivers - Secret Agent Man
4. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
5. The Outsiders - Time Won't Let Me

April 18, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. The Spencer Davis Group - Somebody Help Me
2. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
3. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
4. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Hold Tight
5. The Bachelors - Sound Of Silence

April 18, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
2. The Temptations - Get Ready
3. Joe Tex - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
4. Otis Redding - Satisfaction
5. Marvin Gaye - One More Heartache

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1966 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:32 am and setting at 05:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on April 18, 1966

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Someone born on April 18, 1966 is:

59 years and 5 days old,

or 708 months and 5 days old,

or 3079 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21555 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1966?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 18, 1966.

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