What happened on Sunday January 30, 1966?

Here's what happened on January 30, 1966:

• NASA Seeks Astronomical Contributions for Space Missions NASA Associate Administrator Homer E. Newell invited astronomers to contribute to instrument design for the Apollo and Skylab missions, specifically mentioning the Apollo Telescope Mount. This initiative represented a significant opportunity for scientific collaboration in space exploration.
• UK Imposes Trade Sanctions on Rhodesia The United Kingdom announced a comprehensive trade halt with Rhodesia (modern-day Zimbabwe), effective February 3, 1966. This diplomatic action was part of the broader international response to Rhodesia's unilateral declaration of independence and its apartheid-like policies.
• Ard Schenk Sets World Record in Speed Skating Dutch speed skater Ard Schenk achieved a world record in the 1500-meter event, completing the distance in an impressive 2:05.2. This performance highlighted the Netherlands' dominance in speed skating during the mid-1960s.
• Shostakovich Completes 11th String Quartet Renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich finalized his 11th string quartet, continuing his significant contribution to 20th-century classical music. This work likely reflects the complex emotional landscape of the Soviet era, characteristic of Shostakovich's compositional style.
• Mississippi Experiences Extreme Cold Corinth, Mississippi recorded a severe low temperature of -19 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 degrees Celsius), setting a new state record for the coldest temperature.
• Alabama Experiences Record Low Temperature New Market, Alabama recorded an extreme cold temperature of -27 degrees Fahrenheit (-33 degrees Celsius), establishing a state record for the lowest temperature ever documented.

Events in 1966

January 30, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 30, 1966

Newspapers from Jan. 30, 1966

January 30, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 30th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1966 can also be written as 1/30/1966 in the US and as 30/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

Famous people born on January 30, 1966:

• Amy Fadhli

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on January 30th

Famous people died on January 30, 1966:

• Erik Bergström
• Fritz Carlsson
• Géza Tuli

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on January 30th

January 30, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 30, 1966 was We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
2. The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - She's Just My Style
4. The T-Bones - No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)
5. The Vogues - Five O'Clock World

January 30, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
2. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
3. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
4. The Walker Brothers - My Ship Is Coming In
5. The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over

January 30, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
2. The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
3. The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
5. Jackie Lee - The Duck

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 30, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 30, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 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 January 30, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 02:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on January 30, 1966

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Someone born on January 30, 1966 is:

59 years 2 months old,

or 710 months and 24 days old,

or 3090 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21633 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1966?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 30, 1966.

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