What happened on Tuesday April 19, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1966:

• First Artificial Heart Implantation A groundbreaking medical procedure takes place in Houston, Texas, where an artificial heart is surgically installed in patient Marcel DeRudder.
• UK Parliament First Television Broadcast A historic moment in media and governance occurs as the opening of the United Kingdom's Parliament is televised for the first time.
• Bobbi Gibb: Boston Marathon Pioneer Bobbi Gibb becomes the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, breaking gender barriers in long-distance running.
• Brady and Hindley Murder Trial Begins Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, notorious serial killers, go on trial at Chester Crown Court for the murders of three children between November 1963 and October 1965.
• 70th Boston Marathon Kenji Kimihara of Japan wins the 70th Boston Marathon with an impressive time of 2:17:11.
• Haile Selassie's Jamaica Visit Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie makes his first visit to Jamaica, meeting with Rastafarian leaders and strengthening cultural connections.
• California Angels' First Game at Anaheim Stadium The California Angels play their inaugural regular season game at Anaheim Stadium, losing 3-1 to the Chicago Cubs, marking a significant moment in the team's history.
• VSinä A Tanner: Finnish Political Figure VSinä A Tanner, a prominent Finnish political leader who served as premier from 1926 to 1927, passes away at the age of 85.
• Paul Reiffel: Australian Cricket Player Paul Reiffel emerges as a notable Victorian and Australian pace bowler, contributing to the national cricket team's performance.

Events in 1966

April 19, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1966

April 19, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 109th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1966 can also be written as 4/19/1966 in the US and as 19/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1966:

• Véronique Gens

  Véronique Gens is a distinguished French soprano specializing in baroque and classical opera, renowned for her exceptional vocal technique...

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1966:

• Väinö Tanner

  Finnish politician of social democratic party of finland; the prime minister of finland (b. 1881).

• Javier Solís
• Gösta Åsbrink
• Jack Cock
• Neil Hamilton Fairley

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 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 19, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 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 19, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1966 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 19, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 06:38 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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Someone born on April 19, 1966 is:

59 years and 25 days old,

or 708 months and 25 days old,

or 3082 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21575 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1966?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 19, 1966.

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