What happened on Thursday October 20, 1966?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1966:

• Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Jewish Writers Agnon and Sachs On October 20, 1966, the Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded jointly to two prominent Jewish writers, Shmuel Yosef Agnon from Israel and Nelly Sachs from Germany. This historic recognition celebrated their significant contributions to literature, particularly their powerful works exploring Jewish identity, Holocaust experiences, and cultural resilience. Agnon, known for his Hebrew prose that captured the essence of Jewish life, and Sachs, a poet who survived Nazi persecution and wrote deeply moving poetry about Jewish suffering and hope, were both celebrated for their profound literary achievements.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1966

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1966

October 20, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1966 can also be written as 10/20/1966 in the US and as 20/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1966:

• Stefan Raab

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• Jon Favreau

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• Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

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Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1966:

• Harry Flood Byrd

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
2. ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians - 96 Tears
3. The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville
4. The Association - Cherish
5. Count Five - Psychotic Reaction

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Bend It!
3. The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
4. The Who - I'm A Boy
5. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
2. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
3. Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood
4. Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
5. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 02:18 pm and setting at 11:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1966

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Someone born on October 20, 1966 is:

58 years 6 months old,

or 702 months and 24 days old,

or 3055 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21391 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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