What happened on Saturday February 26, 1966?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1966:

• Apollo Program: First Saturn IB Rocket Launch NASA successfully launched the Apollo-Saturn 201 (AS-201), an unmanned suborbital flight testing the Saturn IB launch vehicle and Apollo Command and Service Modules. The mission was a critical milestone in the Apollo program, reaching an altitude of 303 miles and traveling 5,264 miles downrange. This flight marked the first test of the S-IB and S-IVB stages, including the inaugural flight test of the liquid-hydrogen/liquid-oxygen J-2 engine in the S-IVB stage.
• Vietnam War: South Korean Army Civilian Massacre During the Vietnam War, the ROK Capital Division of the South Korean Army committed a significant war crime, massacring 380 unarmed civilians in South Vietnam. This tragic event highlights the brutality and human rights violations that occurred during the conflict.
• Local Television Broadcasting Begins in Roswell, NM KBIM TV channel 10, a CBS affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Roswell, New Mexico, expanding local media access and communication infrastructure.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1966

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1966

February 26, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 57th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1966 can also be written as 2/26/1966 in the US and as 26/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1966 in February 1966 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1966:

• Jennifer Grant

  Daughter of legendary actor Cary Grant and actress Dyan Cannon, Jennifer was raised between two worlds, inheriting a significant estate and...

• Najwa Karam

  Renowned Lebanese world music singer celebrated for her powerful vocal performances and emotional depth, Najwa Karam is a prominent figure...

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1966:

• Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

  Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

• Gino Severini

  Italian painter and leading member of the Futurist movement.

• Emiliano Chamorro Vargas

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on February 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
2. Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
3. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
4. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
5. The Supremes - My World Is Empty Without You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
2. The Overlanders - Michelle
3. Crispian St Peters - You Were On My Mind
4. The Rolling Stones - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
5. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Spanish Flea

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1966 was Baby Scratch My Back by Slim Harpo, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
2. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
3. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
4. Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
5. Ray Charles - Crying Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 11:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1966

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Someone born on February 26, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 28 days old,

or 3086 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21606 days old,

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

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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

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

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