What happened on Sunday January 23, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1966:

• NASA Calls for Astronomical Instrument Design NASA Associate Administrator Homer E. Newell issued an unprecedented invitation to astronomers nationwide, requesting their expertise in designing scientific instruments for upcoming Apollo and Skylab space missions. This announcement specifically highlighted opportunities for instrument development for the Apollo Telescope Mount, signaling a collaborative approach to space exploration technology.
• Evel Knievel's First Public Performance Legendary motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel (born Robert Craig Knievel) of Montana conducted his inaugural public performance, marking the beginning of what would become an iconic career in motorcycle stunt riding. This two-day show represented the first public showcase of his emerging entertainment persona.
• Mike Brim NFL Career Begins Mike Brim, a professional football cornerback, began his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, contributing to the team's defensive lineup in the mid-1960s.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1966

January 23, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1966 can also be written as 1/23/1966 in the US and as 23/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1966:

• Haywoode Workman

  Prominent NBA referee who officiated numerous professional basketball games and was also a former basketball player.

• Claude Perron

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1966:

• T. M. Sabaratnam

  Sri lankan lawyer and politician (d. 1895).

• Asbjørn Aamodt
• Gustaf Olson
• Almerindo Portfolio

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1966 was The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds Of Silence
2. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - She's Just My Style
4. The Vogues - Five O'Clock World
5. The Beatles - Day Tripper

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
2. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
3. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
4. The Walker Brothers - My Ship Is Coming In
5. The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
3. The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
4. Joe Tex - A Sweet Woman Like You
5. Gene Chandler - Rainbow '65 (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:44 am and setting at 07:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1966

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Someone born on January 23, 1966 is:

59 years 3 months old,

or 711 months

or 3091 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21640 days old,

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

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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

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

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