What happened on Friday December 23, 1966?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1966:

• USS O'Brien Attacked by North Vietnamese Shore Batteries During the Vietnam War, the USS O'Brien (DD-725), a United States Navy destroyer, became the first American naval vessel to be directly struck by shore-based artillery from North Vietnam. This incident represented an escalation of naval confrontations in the Gulf of Tonkin and highlighted the increasing intensity of maritime engagements during the conflict.
• End of 'Ready Steady Go' Music Television Show The iconic British music television program 'Ready Steady Go!' broadcast its final episode, marking the end of a groundbreaking era in pop culture television that had significantly influenced youth music trends throughout the 1960s. The show, which ran from 1963 to 1966, was renowned for featuring cutting-edge musical acts and helping launch the careers of numerous British rock and pop artists.

Events in 1966

December 23, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1966

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1966

December 23, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1966 can also be written as 12/23/1966 in the US and as 23/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1966:

• Cláudia Raia

  Renowned Brazilian actress, dancer, and television personality known for her versatility in entertainment and iconic status as a sex symbol...

• Pernilla Mansson-Colt

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1966:

• Heimito von Doderer
• Johann Eibel
• Arie de Jong

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
2. Donovan - Mellow Yellow
3. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
4. Frank Sinatra - That's Life
5. Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly

December 23, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
2. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
3. Val Doonican - What Would I Be
4. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
5. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)

December 23, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1966 was (I Know) I'm Losing You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
2. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
3. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
4. The Miracles - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
5. Gene Chandler - I Fooled You This Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:38 pm and setting at 04:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1966

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Someone born on December 23, 1966 is:

58 years 4 months old,

or 700 months

or 3043 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21306 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1966?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1966.

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