What happened on Tuesday April 26, 1966?

About April 26th, 1966, in brief:

  • Historical events: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 strikes Tashkent, causing massive destruction and significant loss of life. This seismic event would have profound implications for the urban landscape and population of the Uzbek capital.
  • Day of the week: April 26th, 1966 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Good Lovin' by Young Rascals
  • #1 UK song: Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann
  • Popular movie: Fahrenheit 451 directed by Ramin Bahrani

More about April 26th, 1966? See below for more news and curiosities on April 26th, 1966.

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April 26, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 1966:

  • Devastating Tashkent Earthquake A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 strikes Tashkent, causing massive destruction and significant loss of life. This seismic event would have profound implications for the urban landscape and population of the Uzbek capital.
  • Red Auerbach Retires from Boston Celtics Arnold 'Red' Auerbach, one of the most legendary coaches in NBA history, officially retires from coaching the Boston Celtics. Auerbach transformed the franchise into a basketball dynasty, leading the team to multiple championships and establishing a winning culture that would define the team for decades.
  • New Government in Republic of the Congo A new government is established in the Republic of the Congo, with Ambroise Noumazalaye assuming leadership. This political transition reflects the ongoing political dynamics and challenges of post-colonial African nations during the mid-1960s.

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April 26, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 26, 1966?


April 26, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 116th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1966 can also be written as 4/26/1966 in the US and as 26/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

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Who was born on April 26, 1966?


Famous people born on April 26, 1966:

  • Yoshihiro Togashi

    Renowned Japanese manga artist famous for creating popular manga series like Yu Yu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter.

  • Didier Gustin

    French comedian, mime, and impersonator known for his comedic performances and celebrity impressions.

  • Andrea Temesvári

    Professional tennis player from Hungary who achieved significant success in the 1980s and 1990s, reaching Grand Slam semifinals and...

  • Stéphane Treppoz
  • Natasha Trethewey

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April 26, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 1966:

  • Samuel Kahanamoku
  • Tom Florie
  • Gjon Markagjoni
  • Daniele Ruffinoni

Famous people who died in 1966

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April 26, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 26, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1966 was Good Lovin' by Young Rascals, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

  1. - Good Lovin' youtube
  2. - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration youtube
  3. - Monday, Monday youtube
  4. - Sloop John B youtube
  5. - Secret Agent Man youtube

April 26, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

  1. - Pretty Flamingo youtube
  2. - Sloop John B youtube
  3. - Daydream youtube
  4. - Wild Thing youtube
  5. - Paint It, Black youtube

April 26, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1966 was Get Ready by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

  1. - Get Ready
  2. - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
  3. - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
  4. - She Blew A Good Thing
  5. - Satisfaction
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April 26, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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April 26, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 02:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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How old is someone born on April 26, 1966?


Someone born on April 26, 1966 is:

59 years and 18 days old,

or 708 months and 18 days old,

or 3081 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21568 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1966?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 26, 1966.

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