What happened on Wednesday January 19, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 19, 1966:

• Indira Gandhi Elected Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi was elected as India's third prime minister, marking a significant moment in Indian political history. She became the leader of the Congress Party and would go on to become one of the most influential political figures in India's post-independence era.
• Death of Vincent Auriol, Former French President Vincent Auriol, who served as the 16th President of France from 1947 to 1954, passed away at the age of 81. His presidency was crucial in the post-World War II reconstruction period of France.
• Tippetts Cantata Premiere in London The musical composition 'Vision of St. Augustine' by Tippetts premiered in London, contributing to the contemporary classical music landscape of the mid-1960s.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jan. 19, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 19, 1966

January 19, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 19th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1966 can also be written as 1/19/1966 in the US and as 19/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 19, 1966:

• Antoine Fuqua

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• Stefan Edberg

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• Richard Orlinski

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Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 19th

Famous people died on January 19, 1966:

• Luciano Marmo

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 19th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 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 19th is Capricorn.

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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.

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January 19, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 19, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:02 am and setting at 03:56 pm.

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

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Someone born on January 19, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months and 4 days old,

or 3092 weeks

or 21644 days old,

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

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 19th 2026.

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

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

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