What happened on Friday August 26, 1966?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1966:

• Namibian War of Independence Begins The 24-year long rebellion against the South African government began with an attack by the South African Defence Force on the members of the South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) at Omugulugwombashe. This conflict marked the start of a significant struggle for Namibian independence, which ultimately resulted in the country gaining sovereignty on March 21, 1990. Namibians commemorate this pivotal moment annually on Heroes' Day, August 26.
• Baltimore Orioles Baseball Milestone In a rare baseball achievement, Orioles players Roznovsky and B. Powell became the fourth pair of teammates to hit consecutive pinch-hit home runs.
• Charlotte PBS Station Launch KLOC (later renamed KCSO) channel 42, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station in Charlotte, North Carolina, began its broadcasting operations.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1966

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1966

August 26, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1966 can also be written as 8/26/1966 in the US and as 26/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1966:

• Shirley Manson

  Shirley Manson is the lead singer of the alternative rock band Garbage, formed in 1995.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1966:

• W. W. E. Ross

  Canadian geophysicist and poet (b. 1894).

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on August 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
2. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
3. The Happenings - See You In September
4. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
5. Donovan - Sunshine Superman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
3. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
4. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
5. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1966 was Blowin In The Wind by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
2. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
3. Bobby Hebb - Sunny
4. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
5. Percy Sledge - Warm And Tender Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 26, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 05:37 pm and setting at 02:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1966

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Someone born on August 26, 1966 is:

58 years 7 months old,

or 703 months and 28 days old,

or 3060 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21425 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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

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

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