What happened on Saturday May 21, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1966:

• Ulster Volunteer Force Declares War on IRA The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), a loyalist paramilitary organization in Northern Ireland, officially declared war on the Irish Republican Army (IRA), escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict known as 'The Troubles'. This declaration marked a significant moment in the sectarian violence that would plague Northern Ireland for decades.
• Muhammad Ali Defeats Henry Cooper in London In a significant heavyweight boxing match, Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) defeated Henry Cooper by technical knockout (TKO) in the sixth round at a boxing event in London, England. This victory further solidified Ali's reputation as a dominant boxer during the mid-1960s.
• FIAT and Soviet Union Establish Automotive Partnership The Italian automobile manufacturer FIAT signed a significant agreement with the Soviet government to construct a car factory in the Soviet Union. The factory, known as VAZ (Volzhsky Avtomobilny Zavod), was planned to produce 600,000 small and medium-sized cars annually, representing a major industrial collaboration during the Cold War era.
• Incident at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base A Cuban Army sentry was shot and killed by a U.S. Marine guard at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. The incident was reported by Cuban radio and highlighted the ongoing tensions between the United States and Cuba during the Cold War period.
• 92nd Preakness Stakes Won by Kauai King Don Brumfield rode Kauai King to victory in the 92nd Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:55.4. This horse racing event was part of the prestigious Triple Crown series.
• "Louie Louie" Reenters Music Charts The iconic rock song "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen reentered the music charts, reaching #97. This song, known for its controversial lyrics and rebellious spirit, was a significant part of 1960s rock and roll culture.
• "Downtown" by Mrs. Miller Reaches Charts The song "Downtown" by Mrs. Miller reached #82 on the music charts, representing a unique moment in 1960s pop music where unconventional performers could achieve chart success.
• "Time for Singing" Broadway Production The musical "Time for Singing" opened at the Broadway Theater in New York City, running for 41 performances. This theatrical production was part of the vibrant Broadway scene of the mid-1960s.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 21, 1966

Newspapers from May. 21, 1966

May 21, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1966 can also be written as 5/21/1966 in the US and as 21/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1966:

• Lisa Edelstein

  Prominent American actress best known for her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy in the critically acclaimed medical drama 'House MD'.

• Tatyana Ledovskaya

  Belarusian hurdler who competed in international track and field competitions, representing her country in professional athletics.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1966:

• Patrick H. O'Malley Jr.
• Dorothy Macmillan

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on May 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
2. Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
3. Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
4. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
5. The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
2. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
3. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Troggs - Wild Thing

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
3. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
4. Stevie Wonder - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
5. Dionne Warwick - Message To Michael

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:15 am and setting at 11:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Someone born on May 21, 1966 is:

58 years 11 months old,

or 707 months and 2 days old,

or 3074 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21522 days old,

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

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

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

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