What Happened on January 30, 1966

Historical Events

  • -19°F (-28°C), Corinth, Mississippi (state record)
  • -27°F (-33°C), New Market, Alabama (state record)

World Record

Ard Schenk skates world record 1500m (2:05.2)

Music History

Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 11th string quartet


1966 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Danielle Goyette, Canadian ice hockey player (Canada, Olympics 1998)
  • Daphne Ashbrook, American actress (Liz-Our Family Honor), born in Long Beach, California
Born in 1966

About January 30, 1966

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Love - Petula Clark
  • UK #1 Song: Michelle - Overlanders