Historical Events
- NBA awards Seattle Supersonics a franchise for 1967-68 season
- Nuclear Planning Group forms in Brussels
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Robinson, American rock singer (Black Crowes - "Hard To Handle"), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Ed de Goey, Dutch soccer goalie (Feyenoord), born in Gouda, South Holland
- Matt Neal, British motor racing driver, born in Stourbridge, United Kingdom
- Myrra Malmberg, Swedish pop singer, actress, and photographer, born in Farsta, Stockholm
- Paul Ritter [Simon Paul Adams], British actor (Friday Night Dinner; Chernobyl; Quantum of Solace), born in Gravesend, Kent, England (d. 2021)
- Tim Hauck, NFL safety and coach (Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks), born in Butte, Montana
Famous Deaths
- Lloyd Spooner, American sports shooter (4 x Olympic gold, 1 x silver, 2 x bronze 1920), dies at 82
About December 20, 1966
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band
#1 Song: Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones
