Historical Events
Film Premier
"A Man for All Seasons" based on the play by Robert Bolt, directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Paul Scofield premieres in New York (Best Picture 1967)

Paul Scofield
- US Supreme Courts votes 4-3 allowing Braves to move to Atlanta
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Sandlak, NHL right wing (Vancouver Canucks), born in Kitchener, Ontario
- Kouichi Nagano, Japanese voice actor, born in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
- Royce Gracie, Brazilian martial artist, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1966 Highlights
About December 12, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius