What happened on Monday February 28, 1966?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1966:

• Venera 3: First Spacecraft to Land on Another Planet The Soviet space probe Venera 3 made history by becoming the first spacecraft to land on the surface of Venus, marking a significant milestone in planetary exploration and the ongoing Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• NASA T-38 Talon Crash Kills Astronauts A NASA T-38 Talon aircraft crashed into the McDonnell Aircraft factory during a challenging low-visibility landing at Lambert Field in St. Louis, resulting in the tragic deaths of astronauts Elliot See and Charles Bassett. The accident occurred just months before their scheduled Gemini 9 mission, cutting short their promising careers in space exploration.
• Ba'ath Party Seizes Power in Syria The Ba'ath Party successfully took control of the Syrian government, initiating a period of significant political transformation that would have long-lasting implications for the country's political landscape and regional dynamics.
• Cavern Club Closes in Liverpool The legendary Cavern Club, famous as the iconic venue where The Beatles launched their career, closed its doors. This marked the end of an era for Liverpool's vibrant music scene and a symbolic moment in rock and roll history.
• Koufax and Drysdale Joint Baseball Holdout Legendary pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale began a joint contract holdout against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a significant moment in baseball labor negotiations that highlighted players' growing leverage in contract discussions.
• Jan Varholik Birth Jan Varholik was born in Kosice, Czechoslovakia, who would later become a professional hockey defenseman representing Team Slovakia.
• Tim Goad NFL Career Begins Tim Goad, a defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns, began his professional football career in the National Football League.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1966

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1966

February 28, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 59th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1966 can also be written as 2/28/1966 in the US and as 28/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1966 in February 1966 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1966:

• Philip Reeve

  Acclaimed British author known for the popular young adult science fiction series 'Mortal Engines', which was later adapted into a feature...

• Vincent Askew

  Professional NBA basketball player who played as a guard/forward for Seattle Supersonics and Portland Trail Blazers during the late 1980s...

• Paulo Futre

  Renowned Portuguese footballer who played as a winger, known for his exceptional skills and performances in Portuguese and Spanish leagues.

• Eric Dubus
• Néstor Lorenzo
• Ickey Woods
• Edward Shearmur
• Archbishop Jovan VI of Ohrid

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1966:

• Elliot See

  NASA astronaut and naval aviator who tragically died in a training plane crash while preparing for the Gemini 9 space mission.

• Charles Bassett

  American captain, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1931).

• Leonardo Cominotto

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on February 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
2. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
3. Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
4. Herman's Hermits - Listen People
5. The Mamas and The Papas - California Dreamin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1966 was Baby Scratch My Back by Slim Harpo, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
2. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
3. Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round
4. Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
5. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th 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 28, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 02:16 am.

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 28, 1966

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Someone born on February 28, 1966 is:

59 years 1 month old,

or 709 months and 26 days old,

or 3086 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21604 days old,

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

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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

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

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