What happened on Thursday April 28, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 28, 1966:

• Rhodesian Conflict Escalation Security forces in Rhodesia killed seven ZANLA (Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army) combatants, marking the beginning of the 'Chimurenga' rebellion, a significant moment in Zimbabwe's struggle for independence.
• 38th Academy Awards Detailed The 38th Academy Awards celebrated films from 1965, with 'The Sound of Music' and 'Doctor Zhivago' receiving significant recognition. The film won Best Picture, and director Robert Wise received his second Best Director award.
• 38th Academy Awards The 38th Academy Awards ceremony honored outstanding achievements in film for the year 1965. Julie Christie won Best Actress for 'Darling', and Lee Marvin won Best Actor for 'Cat Ballou'. 'The Sound of Music' was a major winner of the night.
• NBA Championship The Boston Celtics won their 20th NBA Championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 3 in a closely contested series, further cementing their dynasty in professional basketball.
• Too Short Birth Todd Anthony Shaw, known professionally as Too $hort, an influential American rapper from Oakland, California, was born on this date. He would become a pioneering figure in West Coast hip-hop and rap music.
• Formation of OCAM The Common Afro-Mauritian Organization (OCAM) was established, representing a significant moment in post-colonial African diplomatic cooperation and regional organization.
• Cleveland Indians Baseball Achievement The Cleveland Indians baseball team tied a record by winning their 10th consecutive game since Opening Day, demonstrating exceptional team performance in the 1966 MLB season.

Events in 1966

April 28, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 28, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 28, 1966

April 28, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 118th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1966 can also be written as 4/28/1966 in the US and as 28/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 28, 1966:

• John Daly

  Controversial professional golfer known for his extraordinary long drives, unpredictable behavior, and significant impact on golf during the...

• Matt Reeves

  Acclaimed film director known for directing critically successful movies like 'Cloverfield', 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes', and 'The...

• Too Short

  Influential American rapper, record producer, and actor from Oakland, California, known for his significant contributions to West Coast...

• Jean-Luc Crétier

  French alpine ski racer who won a gold medal in the downhill event at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, representing France with distinction.

• Jackson Galaxy

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 28th

Famous people died on April 28, 1966:

• Gilberto Govi

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 28th

April 28, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1966 was Good Lovin' by Young Rascals, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
2. The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
4. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
5. Johnny Rivers - Secret Agent Man

April 28, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
2. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
3. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
4. Troggs - Wild Thing
5. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black

April 28, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1966 was Get Ready by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. The Temptations - Get Ready
2. Joe Tex - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
3. Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
4. The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing
5. Otis Redding - Satisfaction

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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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 28, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 28, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:28 pm and setting at 03:26 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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Someone born on April 28, 1966 is:

59 years and 16 days old,

or 708 months and 16 days old,

or 3080 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21566 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1966?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 28, 1966.

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