What happened on Monday May 23, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1966:

• Mills v. Alabama Supreme Court Decision In a landmark decision, Justice Hugo Black delivered the Supreme Court's opinion in Mills v. Alabama, striking down an Alabama law as unconstitutional and reinforcing First Amendment protections for free speech.
• Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency Lyndon B. Johnson was serving as the 36th President of the United States on May 23, 1966, during a tumultuous period marked by the Vietnam War and significant domestic social reforms.
• Beatles Release 'Paperback Writer' The Beatles released their iconic single 'Paperback Writer' on May 23, 1966, showcasing their continued musical innovation during the mid-1960s. The song was part of their evolving sound and creative experimentation.
• Harold Wilson's Leadership Harold Wilson was serving as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 23, 1966, leading the Labour Party during a period of economic restructuring and social change.
• Pope St. Paul VI's Papacy Pope St. Paul VI was the head of the Catholic Church on May 23, 1966, continuing the reforms of the Second Vatican Council and guiding the church through significant theological and social transitions.
• Graeme Hick: Zimbabwe Cricket Player Graeme Hick, a prolific cricket player from Zimbabwe, was known for his massive run-scoring performances while playing for Worcestershire County Cricket Club. He would later become one of the most significant batsmen in cricket history.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1966

Newspapers from May. 23, 1966

May 23, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1966 can also be written as 5/23/1966 in the US and as 23/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1966:

• H Benjamin

  Renowned comedian, actor, and voice actor famous for roles in animated series like Archer and Bob's Burgers.

• Gary Roberts

  Prominent Canadian ice hockey player and coach with a significant career in professional hockey.

• H. Jon Benjamin

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1966:

• Demchugdongrub

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

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. Robert Parker - Barefootin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 12:00 am.

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 23, 1966 is:

58 years 11 months old,

or 707 months and 21 days old,

or 3077 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21541 days old,

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

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

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

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