Historical Events
- The Beatles arrive in New York
Famous Birthdays
- GZA [Gary Grice], American rapper (Wu-Tang Clan), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Mark Michaels, heavy metal guitarist (Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar)
- Rob Witschge, Dutch soccer star (Ajax/Feyenoord), born in Amsterdam
Famous Deaths
- Apolinary Szeluto, Polish pianist and composer, dies at 82
What Happened in 1966
Buried at Sea: The Casket That Carried JFK
John F. Kennedy's aides struggling to load the casket containing the slain President aboard Air Force One is an enduring image. But what happened to the casket?
February 18, 1966The Tragedy of Aberfan
One hundred and sixteen young children died on this day when an avalanche of coal tip waste and debris thundered down a hillside and engulfed their school.
October 21, 1966A Selfie in Space
Buzz Aldrin takes the first 'space selfie' during the Gemini 12 mission in 1966
November 12, 1966
