What happened on Wednesday April 20, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 20, 1966:

• Red Guards Begin Criticizing Chinese President Liu Shaoqi During the early stages of the Cultural Revolution, student-led Red Guards initiated public criticism of President Liu Shaoqi, marking a significant escalation of political tensions in China. This event signaled the beginning of a tumultuous period of political persecution and social upheaval that would dramatically reshape Chinese society and leadership.
• WDCA TV Channel 20 Launches in Washington, DC WDCA, an independent television station, began broadcasting in Washington, DC, expanding the local media landscape and providing additional entertainment and information options for viewers in the metropolitan area.

Events in 1966

April 20, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 20, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 1966

April 20, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 110th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1966 can also be written as 4/20/1966 in the US and as 20/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 20, 1966:

• David Filo

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• David Chalmers
• Roberto Garofoli
• Geminello Preterossi

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 20th

Famous people died on April 20, 1966:

• Jens Kirkegaard

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 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 20, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 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 20, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 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 20th is Taurus.

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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 20, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:15 am and setting at 07:43 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 20, 1966

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Someone born on April 20, 1966 is:

59 years and 24 days old,

or 708 months and 24 days old,

or 3082 weeks

or 21574 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1966?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 20, 1966.

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