Historical Events
Music Premiere
Neil Simons, Coleman & Fields' musical "Sweet Charity" premieres at Palace Theater in NYC for 608 performances
- Snow storm in north east US kills 165
Sports History
US female Figure Skating championship won by Peggy Fleming
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Scott Allen
Famous Birthdays
- Romário, Brazilian soccer striker (70 caps; Vasco da Gama, PSV Eindhoven, Fluminense) and politician, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Josef Winckler, German dentist and writer (Tolle Bomberg), dies at 84
- Pierre Mercure, Canadian composer, dies in an accident at 38
1966 Highlights
About January 29, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Can Work It Out - The Beatles
#1 Song: Michelle - Overlanders
