What happened on Sunday October 02, 1966?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1966:

• Peanuts Comic Strip First Published Charles M. Schulz's iconic comic strip Peanuts made its debut in 9 newspapers across the United States, launching what would become one of the most beloved and influential comic strips in American cultural history.
• Guinea Declares Independence from France On October 2nd, 1966, Guinea officially declared its independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant moment in West African decolonization history.
• Historic Baseball Pitching Matchup A remarkable baseball event occurred where two perfect game pitchers, Jim Bunning and Sandy Koufax, faced each other, showcasing extraordinary pitching talent.
• Carandiru Massacre A tragic prison riot at Carandiru Penitentiary in Brazil resulted in the killing of over 100 inmates by police, highlighting severe human rights issues in the Brazilian prison system.
• Battle of Gonzales in Texas War of Independence The first military engagement of the Texas War of Independence occurred, with Texas rebels confronting Mexican troops in the Battle of Gonzales, a pivotal moment in Texas' path to independence.
• Mickey Wright Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory in the LPGA Mickey Wright Golf Invitational, further cementing her reputation as a legendary female golfer.
• Birth of Professional Wrestler Rodney Anoai Rodney 'Yokozuna' Anoai, a prominent Samoan professional wrestler who would later become famous in the WWE, was born. He would have a significant career before his untimely death in 2000.

Events in 1966

October 02, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1966

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1966

October 02, 1966: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 13 - 10
• Cleveland Browns - New York Giants : 28 - 7
• Dallas Cowboys - Atlanta Falcons : 47 - 14
• Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 23
• Pittsburgh Steelers - Washington Redskins : 10 - 24

October 02, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 275th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1966 can also be written as 10/2/1966 in the US and as 2/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1966:

• Yokozuna

  Rodney Anoa'i was a famous professional wrestler in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), known for his massive size and Samoan heritage.

• George Weah

  George Weah is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who won the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1995.

• Yokozuna (wrestler)
• Mousse T.
• Carlos Cuarón

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1966:

• Anna Lesznai
• Jean Marchat
• Augustin Mansion

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on October 2nd

October 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1966 was Cherish by The Association, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. The Association - Cherish
2. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
3. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
4. Los Bravos - Black Is Black
5. The Hollies - Bus Stop

October 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Bend It!
3. The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
4. The Who - I'm A Boy
5. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral

October 02, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
2. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
3. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
4. Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
5. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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October 02, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1966 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 10:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1966

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Someone born on October 02, 1966 is:

58 years 7 months old,

or 703 months and 1 day old,

or 3056 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21398 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1966?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 02, 1966.

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