What happened on Friday April 29, 1966?

Here's what happened on April 29, 1966:

• U.S. Military Escalation in Vietnam The United States military presence in Vietnam reaches a significant milestone with approximately 250,000 troops deployed, marking a critical point in the escalating Vietnam War.
• Hovercraft Service Begins Across English Channel A revolutionary transportation service commences with regular hovercraft crossings over the English Channel, representing a innovative maritime transportation technology. This service would continue until 2000, when the Channel Tunnel rendered it obsolete.
• Founding of the Church of Satan Anton Szandor LaVey officially establishes the Church of Satan in San Francisco, creating a controversial new religious movement that would significantly impact alternative spiritual discourse.
• Phil Tufnell: English Cricket Player Phil Tufnell, a notable English cricket player known for his slow left-arm bowling and famously relaxed fielding style, emerges as a significant figure in cricket during this period.

Events in 1966

April 29, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 29, 1966

Newspapers from Apr. 29, 1966

April 29, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 119th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1966 can also be written as 4/29/1966 in the US and as 29/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

Famous people born on April 29, 1966:

• Christian Tetzlaff

  Renowned German classical violinist known for his exceptional technical skill and interpretative depth in performing works from Baroque to...

• Michael Alig

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on April 29th

Famous people died on April 29, 1966:

• Paula Strasberg

  American actress and acting coach (b. 1909).

• William Eccles

  British radio pioneer and physicist (born 1875).

• Blaine Sexton

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on April 29th

April 29, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 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 29, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 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 29, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 29, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 01:44 pm and setting at 03:58 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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Your place in the Universe on April 29, 1966

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Someone born on April 29, 1966 is:

59 years and 15 days old,

or 708 months and 15 days old,

or 3080 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21565 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1966?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 29, 1966.

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