What Happened on August 17, 1966

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Historical Events

  • NASA satellite Pioneer 7 launched into solar orbit

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Willie Mays takes 2nd place on all-time HR list

MLB Legend Willie Mays
MLB Legend
Willie Mays

Famous Birthdays

  • Cedric Figaro, WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals)
  • Don Sweeney, Canadian ice hockey player
  • Maysa Leak, American Jazz Singer
  • Rodney Mullen, American skateboarder
  • Zefross Moss, NFL tackle (Detroit Lions, NE Patriots)

Famous Deaths

  • Archibald Palm, cricketer (Test South Africa v England 1927-28), dies
  • Michael Garrison, producer (Crowded Sky), dies after a fall at 43