What happened on Monday January 24, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1966:

• Beaumont Children Disappearance Three Beaumont children mysteriously vanish while traveling to Glenelg, South Australia. This unsolved case became one of Australia's most infamous missing persons mysteries, deeply impacting national consciousness about child safety.
• Air India Flight 101 Crashes on Mont Blanc Air India Flight 101, a Boeing 707, tragically crashed into Mont Blanc on the border between France and Italy, resulting in the death of all 117 passengers and crew on board. The crash was a significant aviation disaster that highlighted the challenges of mountain navigation and aircraft safety in the 1960s.
• Death of Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri Lal Bahadur Shastri, Prime Minister of India, dies of a cardiac arrest in Tashkent, Soviet Union, shortly after signing a significant peace agreement with Pakistan. His unexpected death sparked national mourning and political speculation.
• Harold Holt Becomes Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt succeeds Robert Menzies as Prime Minister of Australia, marking a significant transition in Australian political leadership during the mid-1960s.
• Birth of Jimeoin Jimeoin, a notable Northern Irish-Australian comedian and actor, is born. He would later become a prominent figure in comedy, known for his observational humor and distinctive style.
• WDIO TV Channel Launch WDIO TV channel 10, an ABC affiliate, begins broadcasting in Duluth, Minnesota, expanding local media infrastructure and providing new entertainment and news options for the region.

Events in 1966

January 24, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1966

January 24, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 24th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1966 can also be written as 1/24/1966 in the US and as 24/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1966:

• Karin Viard

  Karin Viard is a renowned French actress who has won two César Awards, including best actress for 'Haut les cœurs' and best supporting...

• Julie Dreyfus

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Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1966:

• Homi J. Bhabha

  Homi J. Bhabha was a renowned Indian physicist who played a crucial role in India's nuclear program and scientific development, tragically...

• Homi Jehangir Bhabha
• Michele Gortani
• Alexander Ireland

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1966 was We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
2. The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - She's Just My Style
4. The T-Bones - No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)
5. The Vogues - Five O'Clock World

January 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

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 24, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
2. The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
3. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
5. Jackie Lee - The Duck

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th 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 24, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 24, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:10 am and setting at 08:56 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 24, 1966

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Someone born on January 24, 1966 is:

59 years 2 months old,

or 710 months and 30 days old,

or 3091 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21639 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 1966?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 24, 1966.

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