What happened on Sunday August 21, 1966?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1966:

• Asian Development Bank Establishment The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was officially established, marking a significant milestone in regional economic cooperation and development financing for Asian and Pacific countries.
• United Farm Workers Organizing Committee Formation The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC) was formed, which would later become the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), a pivotal labor organization advocating for agricultural workers' rights and fair working conditions.
• The Beatles Concert at Busch Memorial Stadium The Beatles performed their second concert of the day at Busch Memorial Stadium, an impressive feat after playing earlier in Cincinnati, Ohio, demonstrating their incredible stamina and popularity during the mid-1960s music revolution.
• Political Executions in Egypt Seven political dissidents were sentenced to death in Egypt for anti-government activities opposing President Gamal Abdel Nasser's regime, highlighting the authoritarian nature of the government during this period.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Western Open Mickey Wright secured her 13th and final major title at the LPGA Western Open, winning by a single stroke over Margie Masters and Jo Ann Prentice, further cementing her legendary status in women's professional golf.

Events in 1966

August 21, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1966

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1966

August 21, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1966 can also be written as 8/21/1966 in the US and as 21/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1966:

• Dimebag Darrell

  Dimebag Darrell was the legendary guitarist of the metal bands Pantera and Damageplan.

• John Wetteland

  John Wetteland was a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers.

• Enrico Letta

  Enrico Letta is an Italian politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy from 2013 to 2014.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1966:

• Martin Dooling

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
2. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
3. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
4. The Troggs - Wild Thing
5. Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!

August 21, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
3. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
4. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
5. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

August 21, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
3. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
4. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
5. Percy Sledge - Warm And Tender Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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

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August 21, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:18 pm and setting at 10:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1966

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Someone born on August 21, 1966 is:

58 years 8 months old,

or 704 months and 23 days old,

or 3064 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21451 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1966?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 21, 1966.

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