What happened on Saturday March 26, 1966?

Here's what happened on March 26, 1966:

• Anti-Vietnam War Demonstrations Sweep US Large-scale demonstrations are held across multiple cities in the United States, expressing widespread public opposition to the ongoing Vietnam War and reflecting growing social unrest.
• Wales Wins Five Nations Rugby Championship Wales secures its 15th Five Nations Rugby Championship by defeating France 9-8 in a thrilling match at the National Stadium in Cardiff, demonstrating Welsh rugby prowess.
• 120th Grand National Horse Race Tim Norman rides the 50/1 outsider Anglo to a remarkable victory, winning by an impressive 20 lengths at the 120th Grand National, with Freddie securing second place for the second consecutive year.
• Wesley Walls NFL Career Begins Wesley Walls is born, who will later become a notable NFL tight end for the New Orleans Saints, contributing to professional football in the late 20th century.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Mar. 26, 1966

Newspapers from Mar. 26, 1966

March 26, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 85th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1966 can also be written as 3/26/1966 in the US and as 26/3/1966 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

Famous people born on March 26, 1966:

• Michael Imperioli

  Emmy Award-winning actor and screenwriter best known for his iconic role as Christopher Moltisanti in HBO's 'The Sopranos' and his work in...

• Tom Glavine

  Hall of Fame Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, winning two Cy Young Awards.

• Jeff Healey

  Renowned Canadian blues-rock guitarist and singer known for his unique playing style and hit band Jeff Healey Band.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on March 26th

Famous people died on March 26, 1966:

• Cyril Hume

  American novelist and screenwriter (b. 1900)[43].

• Victor Hochepied

  French water polo player and swimmer (d. 1966).

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on March 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
2. The Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown
3. The Beatles - Nowhere Man
4. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
5. Simon and Garfunkel - Homeward Bound

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
2. The Hollies - I Can't Let Go
3. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
4. The Mindbenders - Groovy Kind Of Love
5. The Small Faces - Sha La La La Lee

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
2. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
3. Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round
4. The Elgins - Darling Baby
5. Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:03 am and setting at 10:59 pm.

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

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Someone born on March 26, 1966 is:

59 years 2 months old,

or 710 months and 30 days old,

or 3091 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21641 days old,

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

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.

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

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

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