What happened on Tuesday October 25, 1966?

Here's what happened on October 25, 1966:

• USS Tang Sunk by Own Torpedo In an extraordinary and tragic incident during World War II, the USS Tang, commanded by renowned submarine ace Richard O'Kane, was sunk by its own malfunctioning torpedo. This ironic and devastating event underscores the unpredictable and dangerous nature of naval warfare.
• Tragic Sinking of SS Principessa Mafalda The Italian luxury liner SS Principessa Mafalda sank off the coast of Brazil in a devastating maritime disaster, resulting in the loss of 314 lives. This tragic event highlighted the significant risks of maritime travel during the mid-20th century and the potential for catastrophic accidents at sea.
• Dirk Hartog's Australian Landfall Dutch sea captain Dirk Hartog made the second recorded European landfall on Australian soil, specifically at what would later be named Dirk Hartog Island off the West Australian coast. This event was significant in the early European exploration and mapping of the Australian continent.

Events in 1966

October 25, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 25, 1966

Newspapers from Oct. 25, 1966

October 25, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 298th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 25, 1966 can also be written as 10/25/1966 in the US and as 25/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 25, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

Famous people born on October 25, 1966:

• Roman Abramovich

  Russian billionaire, oligarch, and former owner of Chelsea Football Club, known for his significant business and sports investments.

• Lionel Charbonnier

  French soccer goalkeeper who played professionally from 1987 to 2002 and represented the national team in 1997.

• Perry Saturn

  Professional American wrestler known for his performances in major wrestling promotions during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on October 25th

October 25, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 25, 1966 was 96 Tears by ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians - 96 Tears
2. The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville
3. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
4. Johnny Rivers - Poor Side Of Town
5. The Left Banke - Walk Away Renee

October 25, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 25, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Bend It!
3. The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
4. The Who - I'm A Boy
5. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral

October 25, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 25, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
2. Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
3. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
4. Carla Thomas - B-A-B-Y
5. J.J. Jackson - But It's Alright

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 25th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 25, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 25, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 25, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 25, 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 October 25, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 04:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on October 25, 1966

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Someone born on October 25, 1966 is:

58 years 6 months old,

or 702 months and 19 days old,

or 3055 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21386 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 25, 1966?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 25, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 25, 1966.

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