What happened on Saturday July 30, 1966?

Here's what happened on July 30, 1966:

• England Wins 1966 FIFA World Cup In a historic moment for English football, the national team defeated West Germany 4-2 in the World Cup final at Wembley Stadium, securing their first and only World Cup championship to date. The match was a thrilling encounter that went into extra time, with Geoff Hurst scoring a controversial goal that is still debated by football historians.
• University of Texas Tower Shooting Charles Whitman commits one of the first mass shooting incidents in modern U.S. history, killing 13 people and wounding 31 from the University of Texas at Austin Main Building tower. After murdering his wife and mother earlier, Whitman's actions shocked the nation and became a pivotal moment in discussions about gun violence and mental health.
• The Beatles' Album Tops Charts The Beatles' album "Yesterday... and Today" reaches number one on the music charts, demonstrating the band's immense popularity and musical influence during the mid-1960s. The album remained at the top spot for five consecutive weeks, further solidifying the band's global cultural impact.
• US Military Action in Vietnam U.S. military aircraft conduct bombing operations in the demilitarized zone of Vietnam, continuing the escalating conflict that would become a defining geopolitical event of the 1960s.
• Nigerian Military Coup General Yakubu Gowon leads a military coup in Nigeria, marking a significant political transition in the country's post-colonial history. This event would have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria's political landscape and set the stage for future political developments.
• Kathy Whitworth Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth wins the LPGA Supertest Ladies Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as one of the most successful female golfers of her era.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jul. 30, 1966

Newspapers from Jul. 30, 1966

July 30, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 211th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 30, 1966 can also be written as 7/30/1966 in the US and as 30/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

July 30, 1966 in July 1966 calendar

Famous people born on July 30, 1966:

• Kerry Fox

  New Zealand actress and screenwriter known for her roles in independent films and television productions.

• Martina McBride

  Renowned American country music singer, known for her powerful vocals and numerous hit songs.

• Craig Gannon

  British musician who played guitar for influential bands like The Smiths, The Bluebells, and The Adult Net.

• Allan Langer

  Prominent Australian rugby league player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport.

• White Town

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on July 30th

Famous people died on July 30, 1966:

• Hazel Abel
• Otto Fretter-Pico
• Väinö Tiiri

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on July 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 30, 1966 was Wild Thing by The Troggs, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. The Troggs - Wild Thing
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Hanky Panky
3. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
4. Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper
5. The Mamas and The Papas - I Saw Her Again

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 30, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Troggs - With A Girl Like You
2. Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
3. Chris Montez - The More I See You
4. Los Bravos - Black Is Black
5. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 30, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
3. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
4. Jimmy Hughes - Neighbor, Neighbor
5. Robert Parker - Barefootin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 30th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 30, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 30, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 04:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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Someone born on July 30, 1966 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 14 days old,

or 3067 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21473 days old,

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

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 30th 2025.

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

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

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