What happened on Monday May 30, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1966:

• Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court Decision The Supreme Court establishes a landmark legal precedent requiring law enforcement to inform suspects of their constitutional rights before interrogation, fundamentally changing criminal procedure in the United States.
• US Launches Surveyor 1 to the Moon NASA successfully launches Surveyor 1, the first United States spacecraft designed to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface, marking a critical milestone in the Space Race and lunar exploration.
• US Bombing Campaign in North Vietnam 300 US military aircraft conduct bombing operations in North Vietnam, escalating American involvement in the Vietnam War.
• Execution of Congolese Politicians President Joseph Mobutu orders the public execution of former Congolese Prime Minister Évariste Kimba and several other politicians in Kinshasa, demonstrating the brutal political climate in post-colonial Congo.
• Graham Hill Wins Indianapolis 500 British racing driver Graham Hill wins the Indianapolis 500, achieving a remarkable average speed of 232.2 kilometers per hour.
• Passing of Alexander MacDonald Shook and Bob Thompson Two notable individuals pass away: Alexander MacDonald Shook, a 77-year-old Canadian World War I flying ace with 12 confirmed kills, and Bob Thompson, a 48-year-old African-American abstract artist.
• Death of WSinä V Aaltonen Finnish sculptor WSinä V Aaltonen passes away at the age of 72, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy.
• Gary Martin: Cricket Pace Bowler Gary Martin, a pace bowler for Zimbabwe's One Day International cricket team, is noted in historical records.

Events in 1966

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

Magazines from May. 30, 1966

Newspapers from May. 30, 1966

May 30, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 150th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1966 can also be written as 5/30/1966 in the US and as 30/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1966:

• Stephen Malkmus

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• Frédéric Hantz

Famous people born in 1966

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Famous people died on May 30, 1966:

• Wäinö Aaltonen

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Famous people who died on May 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
3. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
4. The Lovin' Spoonful - Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?
5. Simon and Garfunkel - I Am A Rock

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1966 was Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
2. The Beatles - Paperback Writer
3. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
4. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday Monday
5. The Merseys - Sorrow

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 1966 was It's A Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
2. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
3. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
4. Robert Parker - Barefootin'
5. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - (I'm A) Road Runner

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 30, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:25 pm and setting at 03:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Someone born on May 30, 1966 is:

58 years 10 months old,

or 706 months and 24 days old,

or 3073 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21513 days old,

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

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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

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

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