What happened on Friday April 22, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1966:

• USSR Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons development and Cold War strategic capabilities.
• The Troggs Release 'Wild Thing' The British rock band The Troggs released their iconic single 'Wild Thing', which would become a chart-topping hit, reaching number one in July 1966 and becoming a significant cultural touchstone of the 1960s rock era.
• Atlanta Braves First Game Victory The Atlanta Braves secured their first game victory by defeating the New York Mets with a decisive 8-4 score, marking a significant moment in the team's early history.

Events in 1966

April 22, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 22, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1966

April 22, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 112th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1966 can also be written as 4/22/1966 in the US and as 22/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1966:

• Jeffrey Dean Morgan

  Jeffrey Dean Morgan is a prominent American actor known for his intense and charismatic roles in popular TV series like 'The Walking Dead'...

• Mickey Morandini

  Mickey Morandini was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball, known for his skills as a player and later as a...

• Jörgen Persson

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 22nd

April 22, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1966 was (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
2. Cher - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
3. Johnny Rivers - Secret Agent Man
4. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
5. The Outsiders - Time Won't Let Me

April 22, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. The Spencer Davis Group - Somebody Help Me
2. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
3. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
4. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Hold Tight
5. The Bachelors - Sound Of Silence

April 22, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
2. The Temptations - Get Ready
3. Joe Tex - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
4. Otis Redding - Satisfaction
5. Marvin Gaye - One More Heartache

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 22, 1966! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 22, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 06:06 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1966

Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1966

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 22, 1966 is:

59 years and 22 days old,

or 708 months and 22 days old,

or 3081 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21572 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1966?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 22, 1966.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.