What happened on Thursday June 23, 1966?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1966:

• Surveyor 1 Lunar Surface Photography Mission NASA's Surveyor 1 spacecraft continued its groundbreaking mission of transmitting detailed photographic images of the lunar surface back to Earth. Having successfully landed on the Moon on June 2, 1966, this robotic probe was part of the critical preparatory missions for the Apollo lunar landing program, providing scientists with unprecedented visual data about the Moon's terrain and composition.
• Gemini 9A Space Mission Challenges The Gemini 9A mission, launched on June 3, 1966, encountered significant technical challenges during its flight. The mission was particularly notable for complications with the target docking adapter, which prevented the planned spacecraft docking maneuver. These technical difficulties provided valuable learning experiences for NASA's ongoing space exploration and rendezvous techniques.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1966

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1966

June 23, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 174th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1966 can also be written as 6/23/1966 in the US and as 23/6/1966 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1966 in June 1966 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1966:

• Chico DeBarge

  American R&B singer and pianist, member of the famous DeBarge musical family known for their soul and funk music in the 1980s.

• Emmanuelle Seigner

  French actress and model, known for her roles in films like 'Frantic' and 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1966:

• Hiroshi Shimizu
• Italo Simon
• Clara Jacobo

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1966 was Paperback Writer by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
2. Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
3. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
4. The Lovin' Spoonful - Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?
5. Simon and Garfunkel - I Am A Rock

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1966 was Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
2. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
3. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
4. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday Monday
5. The Merseys - Sorrow

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. The Capitols - Cool Jerk
3. Robert Parker - Barefootin'
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - (I'm A) Road Runner
5. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:38 am and setting at 12:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jul 02, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1966

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Someone born on June 23, 1966 is:

58 years 10 months old,

or 706 months and 21 days old,

or 3072 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21510 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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