What happened on Wednesday September 28, 1966?

Here's what happened on September 28, 1966:

• André Breton, Surrealist Movement Founder, Dies André Breton, the influential French poet and founder of the Surrealist movement, passed away on September 28, 1966. Breton was a pivotal figure in 20th-century art and literature, who significantly shaped avant-garde artistic and literary movements through his revolutionary ideas about creativity, unconscious expression, and artistic freedom.
• Passing of Lillian Smith, Social Critic and Writer Lillian Smith, a prominent American writer and social critic known for her powerful critiques of racial segregation and social injustice in the Southern United States, died on this date. Her works were instrumental in challenging racial prejudices and promoting civil rights during a critical period of social transformation.
• Death of Eric Fleming, 'Rawhide' Actor Eric Fleming, best known for his starring role in the popular Western television series 'Rawhide', tragically died at the age of 41. Fleming was a prominent television actor of the 1950s and early 1960s, who gained significant recognition through his work in the genre-defining Western series.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Sep. 28, 1966

Newspapers from Sep. 28, 1966

September 28, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 271st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1966 can also be written as 9/28/1966 in the US and as 28/9/1966 in UK and Europe.

September 28, 1966 in September 1966 calendar

Famous people born on September 28, 1966:

• Puri Jagannadh

  Prominent Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to Telugu cinema.

• Debbie Wasserman Schultz

  American politician serving as a U.S.

• Maria Canals-Barrera

  Cuban-American actress known for her roles in television shows and films, including Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place.

• Ginger Fish

  Drummer for the rock band Marilyn Manson, known for his distinctive musical style and long-time collaboration with the band.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on September 28th

Famous people died on September 28, 1966:

• Eric Fleming

  American actor known for his role in the TV western series 'Rawhide', who tragically died at age 41 during a film production accident in...

• Andre Breton

  Leading figure in the Surrealist movement and poet.

• Lucky Millinder

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on September 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1966 was Cherish by The Association, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. The Association - Cherish
2. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
3. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
4. Los Bravos - Black Is Black
5. The Hollies - Bus Stop

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Bend It!
3. The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
4. The Who - I'm A Boy
5. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
2. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
3. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
4. Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
5. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 28, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 28, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:39 pm and setting at 06:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on September 28, 1966

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Someone born on September 28, 1966 is:

58 years 7 months old,

or 703 months and 16 days old,

or 3059 weeks

or 21413 days old,

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

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 28th 2025.

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

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

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