What happened on Thursday June 30, 1966?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1966:

• National Organization for Women Founded The National Organization for Women (NOW), the United States' largest feminist organization, was established in Washington, D.C. This landmark event marked a significant milestone in the American women's rights movement, creating a powerful advocacy group dedicated to achieving full equality for women in all aspects of society.
• Beatles Tokyo Concert Tour The Beatles arrived in Tokyo, Japan, for their final concert tour, marking a pivotal moment in their legendary musical journey. This tour would be one of their last major international performances before their transition to studio-focused work.
• Richard Helms Becomes CIA Director Richard Helms was promoted from deputy director to the 8th director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Helms would go on to play a significant role in US intelligence operations during a critical period of the Cold War.
• Leopoldville Renamed Kinshasa The capital city of Congo, previously known as Leopoldville, was officially renamed Kinshasa. This renaming was part of the post-colonial process of reclaiming national identity and removing colonial-era place names.
• William F. Raborn Jr. Ends CIA Directorship Vice Admiral William F. Raborn Jr. concluded his term as the 7th Director of the CIA, making way for Richard Helms' leadership of the intelligence agency.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1966

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1966

June 30, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 181st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1966 can also be written as 6/30/1966 in the US and as 30/6/1966 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1966 in June 1966 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1966:

• Marton Csokas

  Marton Csokas is a prominent New Zealand actor known for his versatile roles in major film franchises like The Lord of the Rings and action...

• Mike Tyson

  Mike Tyson is a legendary heavyweight boxing champion known for his extraordinary power, speed, and dominance in the ring during the late...

• Cheryl Bernard

  Canadian curler who has represented Canada in international competitions and achieved notable success in the sport.

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1966:

• Margery Allingham

  Margery Allingham was a prominent British mystery novelist known for creating the detective Albert Campion.

• Giuseppe Farina

  Pioneering Italian racing driver who was the first Formula One World Champion, known for his significant contributions to motorsport in the...

• Nino Farina
• Alois Pompanin
• Erwin Puschner

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on June 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1966 was Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
2. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
3. The Cyrkle - Red Rubber Ball
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
2. Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Get Away
3. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain High
4. Gene Pitney - Nobody Needs Your Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
2. Robert Parker - Barefootin'
3. Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
4. The Capitols - Cool Jerk
5. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - (I'm A) Road Runner

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 30, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 04:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jul 02, 1966.

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Someone born on June 30, 1966 is:

58 years 10 months old,

or 706 months and 14 days old,

or 3071 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21503 days old,

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

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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

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

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