What happened on Monday December 26, 1966?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1966:

• Potential Origin of HIV in the Americas Historical research suggests that around this time, a person returning to Haiti from the Congo might have first introduced HIV to the Americas, marking a critical moment in the early spread of the virus.
• First Kwanzaa Celebration Dr. Maulana Karenga, a prominent African American scholar and activist, founded and first celebrated Kwanzaa as a cultural holiday to honor African American heritage and promote unity. The holiday, which derives its name from the Swahili phrase 'matunda ya kwanza' (first fruits), was created to provide African Americans with a meaningful cultural alternative to existing holiday traditions.
• Fermi Prize Awarded to Nuclear Scientists Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn, two groundbreaking nuclear physicists who played crucial roles in understanding nuclear fission, are jointly awarded the prestigious Fermi Prize, recognizing their significant contributions to nuclear science and research.
• German Reunification Discussions East German Premier Walter Ulbricht engages in negotiations regarding potential German reunification, reflecting the complex political landscape of the Cold War era and the tensions between East and West Germany.
• BCPL Programming Language Development Martin Richards designs the BCPL (Basic Combined Programming Language), an important precursor to the C programming language, which would significantly influence modern computer programming.
• Marine Resources Council Established The United States Congress creates the National Council for Marine Resources and Engineering Development, signaling increased governmental focus on marine research and environmental conservation.
• Congolese Nationalization of Mining Resources The Congolese government assumes control of the Union Minière du Haut Katanga, a major mining enterprise, signaling a significant step in post-colonial economic sovereignty and resource management.
• Chernenko's Political Ascent Konstantin Chernenko, who would later become the leader of the Soviet Union, is appointed as a candidate member of the Central Committee, marking an important milestone in his political career.
• Surrealist Movement in the United States Franklin and Penelope Rosemont establish the Surrealist Movement in the United States, contributing to the artistic and intellectual landscape of American avant-garde culture.
• Paramount Pictures Corporate Restructuring Paramount Pictures Corporation becomes a fully owned subsidiary of Gulf+Western Industries, Inc., representing a significant corporate merger in the entertainment industry.
• Art Heist at Dulwich Gallery A significant art theft occurs at the Dulwich Art Gallery in London, with thieves stealing paintings worth millions, highlighting the ongoing challenges of art security and preservation.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1966

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1966

December 26, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 360th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1966 can also be written as 12/26/1966 in the US and as 26/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1966:

• Tim Legler

  Former NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers who became a respected basketball analyst and commentator for ESPN, known for his sharp...

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1966:

• Ina Boudier-Bakker

  Dutch author (b. 1875).

• Herbert Otto Gille

  German general (b. 1897).

• Noël Gallon
• Arturo Riccardi

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on December 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1966 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
2. The Royal Guardsmen - Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron
3. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
4. Frank Sinatra - That's Life
5. Nancy Sinatra - Sugar Town

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1966 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
2. Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
3. The Who - Happy Jack
4. The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
5. Donovan - Sunshine Superman

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1966 was (I Know) I'm Losing You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
2. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
3. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
4. Gene Chandler - I Fooled You This Time
5. Stevie Wonder - A Place In The Sun

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 26, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:26 pm and setting at 07:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1966

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Someone born on December 26, 1966 is:

58 years 3 months old,

or 699 months and 28 days old,

or 3043 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21303 days old,

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

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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

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

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