What happened on Sunday July 24, 1966?

About July 24th, 1966, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.N. Secretary General U Thant made a diplomatic visit to Moscow, likely to discuss international relations and potential diplomatic negotiations during the Cold War era.
  • Day of the week: July 24th, 1966 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells
  • #1 UK song: Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks
  • Popular movie: Fahrenheit 451 directed by Ramin Bahrani

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July 24, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1966:

  • U.N. Secretary General Visits Moscow U.N. Secretary General U Thant made a diplomatic visit to Moscow, likely to discuss international relations and potential diplomatic negotiations during the Cold War era.
  • New Orleans Square Opens at Disneyland Walt Disney and the mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, dedicated the New Orleans Square area at Disneyland. This new themed land cost US$18 million and spans three acres, adding a distinctive architectural and cultural experience to the park.
  • First BASE Jump from El Capitan Michael Pelkey and Brian Schubert performed the first BASE jump from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Both adventurers sustained broken bones during the jump, which subsequently led to BASE jumping being banned from El Capitan.
  • 48th PGA Championship at Firestone Country Club Al Geiberger wins the 48th PGA Championship by shooting a total score of 280 at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, showcasing exceptional golfing skill.
  • Tony Lema Biography Note Biographical note about Tony Lema, an American golfer born in 1934. While the context is minimal, Lema was a professional golfer active during this period.

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

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What day of the week was July 24, 1966?


July 24, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 205th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1966 can also be written as 7/24/1966 in the US and as 24/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 24, 1966?


Famous people born on July 24, 1966:

  • Martin Keown

    Former Arsenal and England professional footballer who played as a defender, known for his tough defensive style and success in the Premier...

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July 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 1966:

  • Tony Lema

    Tony Lema was a professional American golfer who won the 1964 Open Championship.

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July 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1966 was Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

  1. - Hanky Panky youtube
  2. - Wild Thing youtube
  3. - Lil' Red Riding Hood youtube
  4. - The Pied Piper youtube
  5. - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

  1. - Sunny Afternoon youtube
  2. - Get Away youtube
  3. - Paperback Writer youtube
  4. - River Deep, Mountain High youtube
  5. - Nobody Needs Your Love youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1966 was Let's Go Get Stoned by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

  1. - Let's Go Get Stoned
  2. - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
  3. - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
  4. - Neighbor, Neighbor
  5. - Barefootin'
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July 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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July 24, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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July 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:18 pm and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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How old is someone born on July 24, 1966?


Someone born on July 24, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 20 days old,

or 3068 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21479 days old,

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

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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