What happened on Friday June 24, 1966?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1966:

• Post-World War II Peace Period Historical analysis reveals that the period of relative peace following World War II was longer and more stable compared to the interwar period after World War I. This observation highlights the effectiveness of post-war diplomatic efforts, international organizations like the United Nations, and the geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War in maintaining global stability.
• Air India Flight Crashes into Mont Blanc On June 24, 1966, Air India Flight 101 from Bombay to New York tragically crashed into Mont Blanc in the Swiss Alps, resulting in the death of all 117 passengers and crew members. This devastating aviation disaster was one of the most significant air accidents of the 1960s, highlighting the challenges of international air travel during that era.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1966

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1966

June 24, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 175th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1966 can also be written as 6/24/1966 in the US and as 24/6/1966 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1966 in June 1966 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1966:

• Hope Sandoval

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• Florence Thomassin

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1966:

• Mathilde Ludendorff

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on June 24th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:53 am and setting at 01:00 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 24, 1966

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Someone born on June 24, 1966 is:

58 years 10 months old,

or 706 months and 20 days old,

or 3072 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21509 days old,

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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

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

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