What happened on Thursday September 29, 1966?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1966:

• Botswana Gains Independence Bechuanaland officially gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 29, 1966, transforming into the sovereign nation of Botswana. This marked a significant milestone in African decolonization, with Seretse Khama becoming the country's first president. The peaceful transition represented a notable example of diplomatic independence in post-colonial Africa.
• Chevrolet Camaro Debut General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Camaro, initially code-named 'Panther', as a direct competitor to the Ford Mustang. This iconic muscle car would become a significant part of American automotive culture, representing the golden era of performance vehicles in the late 1960s.
• Sandy Koufax's Pitching Achievement Baseball legend Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers achieved his third 300-strikeout season, further cementing his status as one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball history. This remarkable feat highlighted Koufax's exceptional skill and consistency during his prime years.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1966

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1966

September 29, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1966 can also be written as 9/29/1966 in the US and as 29/9/1966 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1966 in September 1966 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1966:

• Ken Norton Jr.

  Former NFL linebacker and coach, son of heavyweight boxing champion Ken Norton Sr.

• Hersey Hawkins

  Professional NBA guard who played for Seattle SuperSonics and won a bronze medal with the US Olympic basketball team in 1988.

• Mark Buoniconti

  Inspirational advocate for spinal cord injury research after becoming quadriplegic during a football tackle in 1985, son of NFL Hall of...

• Jill Whelan

  American actress best known for her role as Vicki Stubing on the popular TV series 'The Love Boat'.

• Bujar Nishani

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1966:

• Bernard Gimbel

  American businessman (b. 1885).

• Zoilo Canaveri

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on September 29th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 29, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:59 pm and setting at 07:33 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 1966

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Someone born on September 29, 1966 is:

58 years 7 months old,

or 703 months and 15 days old,

or 3058 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21412 days old,

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

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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

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

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