What happened on Tuesday December 20, 1966?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1966:

• Harold Wilson Takes Firm Stance on Rhodesian Independence British Prime Minister Harold Wilson withdrew previous offers to the Rhodesian government, declaring that independence would only be granted after the establishment of a Black majority government. This statement was a significant moment in the decolonization process and the fight against racial segregation.
• NATO Nuclear Planning Group Established in Brussels The Nuclear Planning Group was formed in Brussels, marking a significant moment in NATO's strategic defense coordination during the Cold War era. This group would play a crucial role in nuclear strategy and defense planning for Western alliance members.
• United States Conducts Nuclear Test The United States performed a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing program.
• Seattle Supersonics Franchise Awarded The National Basketball Association (NBA) officially awarded the Seattle Supersonics a franchise for the 1967-68 season, expanding the league's presence in the Pacific Northwest and setting the stage for a new professional basketball team.
• DUPE: Uri Geller Born Uri Geller, an Israeli psychic known for his claims of paranormal abilities, was born around 1946.
• Matt Neal Born Matt Neal, an English race car driver, was born on December 20, 1966. Neal would later become a notable figure in British motorsports.
• Tim Hauck: NFL Safety Tim Hauck, a professional NFL safety who played for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, was born.
• DUPE: Bill O'Reilly Born Bill O'Reilly, an Australian cricketer, was born around 1905.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1966

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1966

December 20, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1966 can also be written as 12/20/1966 in the US and as 20/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1966:

• Alberto Tomba

  Legendary Italian alpine ski racer, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most famous skiers in history.

• Chris Robinson

  Renowned rock musician, lead singer of The Black Crowes and founder of Chris Robinson Brotherhood, known for his distinctive voice and rock...

• Hélène Rollès

  French singer and actress best known for her role in the popular TV sitcom 'Hélène et les Garçons', a significant pop culture phenomenon in...

• Chris Robinson (singer)

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1966:

• Lloyd Spooner
• Albert Göring

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on December 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
2. Donovan - Mellow Yellow
3. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
4. Frank Sinatra - That's Life
5. Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
2. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
3. Val Doonican - What Would I Be
4. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
5. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)

December 20, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1966 was (I Know) I'm Losing You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
2. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
3. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
4. The Miracles - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
5. Gene Chandler - I Fooled You This Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 12:32 pm and setting at 01:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1966

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Someone born on December 20, 1966 is:

58 years 4 months old,

or 700 months and 3 days old,

or 3044 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21309 days old,

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

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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

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

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