Historical Events
Music Concert
Brian Jones' final performance as a Rolling Stone
Event of Interest
Mao Zedong swims the Yangtze River
Music Single
The Supremes release single "You Can't Hurry Love"
Hall of Fame
Yankee manager Casey Stengel elected to Hall of Fame
1966 History
Famous Birthdays
- Christine C. Quinn, American Democratic Party politician and Speaker of the New York City Council, born in Glen Cove, New York
- Lynda Lemay, French Canadian chanson singer, born in Portneuf, Quebec
- Maureen Herman, American bassist (Babes in Toyland) and writer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Frank O'Hara, American writer and poet, dies after being hit by a car at 40
About July 25, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wild Thing - The Troggs
#1 Song: Out Of Time - Chris Farlowe
