What happened on Saturday May 28, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1966:

• US Military Crosses Cambodian Border During the Vietnam War, the United States military conducted its first attack into Cambodia after receiving mortar fire from Viet Cong positions. Lt. Col. Richard L. Prillaman of the 2nd Infantry invoked self-defense rules of engagement, firing shells across the Cai Bac River into enemy territory.
• It's a Small World Attraction Opens The iconic 'It's a Small World' attraction debuts in Fantasyland at Disneyland, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved rides in theme park history.
• Shostakovich's 11th String Quartet Premiere Renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich's 11th String Quartet premiered in Leningrad, Russia, showcasing his distinctive mid-20th century classical music style during the Soviet era.
• Australian Cricket Player Born Gavin Robertson, an Australian off-spin all-rounder cricket player who would later play in the ODI against Pakistan in 1994, was born in New South Wales.
• Frank Gallop's 'Ballad of Irving' Hits Charts The comedic song 'Ballad of Irving' by Frank Gallop reached #34 on the music charts, reflecting the popular humor of the mid-1960s.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 28, 1966

Newspapers from May. 28, 1966

May 28, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 148th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1966 can also be written as 5/28/1966 in the US and as 28/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1966:

• Sean Kinney

  Drummer for the famous rock band Alice in Chains, a key member of the grunge movement.

• Roger Kumble

  Accomplished American screenwriter and playwright known for comedic films like 'Cruel Intentions'.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on May 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
3. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
4. Stevie Wonder - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
5. Robert Parker - Barefootin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 02:01 pm and setting at 02:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Someone born on May 28, 1966 is:

58 years 11 months old,

or 707 months and 16 days old,

or 3076 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21536 days old,

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

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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

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

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