What happened on Saturday December 17, 1966?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1966:

• NASA's Project Gemini Concludes Successfully Project Gemini, NASA's second human spaceflight program, concluded on December 17, 1966, with the successful landing of the Gemini XII capsule in the Atlantic Ocean. This mission marked the culmination of a groundbreaking series of space missions that significantly advanced human spaceflight capabilities and prepared the way for future lunar exploration.
• First Experimental Equatorial Synchronous Satellite Launched The United States launched the ATS-1 (Applications Technology Satellite), a pioneering experimental satellite positioned in geostationary orbit at 23,000 miles (37,000 kilometers) above the equator. This milestone represented a significant advancement in satellite communication and positioning technology.
• South Africa Declines Rhodesian Trade Embargo On December 17, 1966, South Africa chose not to participate in the international trade embargo against Rhodesia, reflecting the complex geopolitical relationships and economic interdependencies of the era during the apartheid period.

Events in 1966

December 17, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1966

December 17, 1966: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cleveland Browns - St. Louis Cardinals : 38 - 10

December 17, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1966 can also be written as 12/17/1966 in the US and as 17/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1966:

• Juliet Aubrey
• Christopher Wray
• Valerij Ljukin
• Tracy Byrd

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1966:

• Sylvia Telles

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
2. Donovan - Mellow Yellow
3. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
4. Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
5. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On

December 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
2. Val Doonican - What Would I Be
3. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
4. The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
5. The Small Faces - My Mind's Eye

December 17, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
2. Martha & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love
3. The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
4. The Miracles - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
5. B.B. King - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1966 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 10:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1966

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Someone born on December 17, 1966 is:

58 years 6 months old,

or 702 months and 21 days old,

or 3055 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21388 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1966?

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1966.

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