What happened on Wednesday July 20, 1966?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1966:

• UK Economic Policy Adjustment Under Harold Wilson Prime Minister Harold Wilson delivers a significant economic policy address, announcing strategic budget cuts aimed at combating rising inflation. In a notable move, Wilson calls for voluntary wage and price controls to stabilize the national economy during a period of financial volatility.
• Birth of Enrique Peña Nieto Enrique Peña Nieto, who would later become the President of Mexico, is born on July 20, 1966, in Atlacomulco, Mexico State. He would go on to serve as Mexico's president from 2012 to 2018, representing the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1966

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1966

July 20, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 201st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1966 can also be written as 7/20/1966 in the US and as 20/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1966 in July 1966 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1966:

• Stone Gossard

  Influential American rock guitarist and founding member of Pearl Jam, known for his significant contributions to the grunge and alternative...

• Enrique Peña Nieto

  Mexican politician who served as the 57th President of Mexico from 2012 to 2018, representing the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).

• Anton Du Beke

  Popular English professional ballroom dancer and television presenter, best known for his long-standing role on Strictly Come Dancing.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1966:

• Giulio Blais
• Julien Carette
• Alexandre Piankoff

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on July 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1966 was Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Tommy James and the Shondells - Hanky Panky
2. The Troggs - Wild Thing
3. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
4. Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper
5. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
2. Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Get Away
3. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
4. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain High
5. Gene Pitney - Nobody Needs Your Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1966 was Let's Go Get Stoned by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
2. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
3. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
4. Jimmy Hughes - Neighbor, Neighbor
5. Robert Parker - Barefootin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 10:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1966

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Someone born on July 20, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 24 days old,

or 3069 weeks

or 21483 days old,

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

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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

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

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