What Happened on January 15, 1966

Historical Events

Sports History

5th AFL All Star Game, Rice Stadium, Houston: All-Stars beat Buffalo Bills, 30-19: MVPs: Joe Namath, NY Jets, QB; Frank Buncom, LA Chargers, LB

  • Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna lead a coup d'état in Nigeria, the Prime Minister of Nigeria and other senior political and military figures are killed
  • The First Nigerian Republic is overthrown in a military coup d'etat
1966 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Betsy Mitchell, American 100m backstroke swimmer, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Born in 1966

About January 15, 1966

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Can Work It Out - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Keep On Running - Spencer Davis Group