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
1966 Highlights
About August 22, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
