What happened on Wednesday December 28, 1966?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1966:

• Endangered Species Act Signed U.S. President Richard Nixon signed the landmark Endangered Species Act, which mandates federal and state governments to protect and preserve species at risk of extinction within the United States and its territories.
• China Conducts Nuclear Test at Lop Nor The People's Republic of China performed a nuclear test at the Lop Nor testing site, demonstrating its growing nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era.
• Deadly Train Crash in Everett, Massachusetts A tragic train accident in Everett, Massachusetts resulted in the loss of thirteen lives, highlighting the transportation safety challenges of the mid-1960s.
• Joe Wolf: NFL Player Joe Wolf, a professional NFL guard who played for the Arizona Cardinals, was born on this date.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1966

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1966

December 28, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1966 can also be written as 12/28/1966 in the US and as 28/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

Famous people born on December 28, 1966:

• Chris Abani

  Renowned Nigerian novelist, poet, and professor known for his powerful literary works exploring themes of identity, politics, and human...

• Giulia Gam

  Brazilian actress known for her versatility and collaboration with Peter Coyote in the film 'The Grand Art'.

• Bill Goldberg

  Professional wrestler and actor, famous for his dominant career in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and later appearances in WWE.

• Marianne Elliott

  Acclaimed theater and film director known for innovative and critically acclaimed productions.

• Jan Bijvoet
• Piotr Beczała

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1966:

• Frank Chodorov
• Hjalmar Christoffersen
• Carl Osburn

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on December 28th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 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 28, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:26 pm and setting at 09:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 1966

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Someone born on December 28, 1966 is:

58 years 3 months old,

or 699 months and 26 days old,

or 3043 weeks

or 21301 days old,

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

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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

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

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