What happened on Sunday July 31, 1966?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1966:

• University of Texas Tower Shooting Charles Whitman conducts a mass shooting at the University of Texas, wounding 46 people and killing 16, in what is considered one of the first modern mass shooting incidents in the United States.
• Beatles Controversy over 'Bigger than Jesus' Remark John Lennon's controversial statement about the Beatles being 'more famous than Jesus' sparks public outrage, leading to record and merchandise burnings in Alabama and other parts of the United States.
• MV Wahine Maritime Disaster The pleasure cruiser MV Wahine tragically disappears off the Cornwall coast, resulting in the loss of all 31 passengers and crew members.
• Death of Alexander Frieherr von Falkenhausen Former German General Alexander Frieherr von Falkenhausen passes away in Nassau, West Germany.

Events in 1966

July 31, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1966

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1966

July 31, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 212th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1966 can also be written as 7/31/1966 in the US and as 31/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1966 in July 1966 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1966:

• Dean Cain

  Dean Cain is an American actor best known for portraying Superman in the popular TV series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'...

• Neri Marcorè

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1966:

• Bud Powell

  Legendary bebop jazz pianist who revolutionized piano playing in the mid-20th century, known for his extraordinary technical skill and...

• Andrej Bagar
• Alexander von Falkenhausen
• Hans Kaulich

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on July 31st

July 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 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 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 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 31, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 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 31st is Leo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 31, 1966! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

July 31, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1966 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:19 pm and setting at 05:44 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 1966

Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1966

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on July 31, 1966 is:

58 years 8 months old,

or 704 months and 23 days old,

or 3064 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21451 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1966?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 31, 1966.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.