Historical Events
- "Downtown" by Mrs Miller hits #82
- "Time for Singing" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 41 performances
- 91st Preakness: Don Brumfield aboard Kauai King wins in 1:55.4
- A "loyalist" group calling itself the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) issued a statement declaring war on the Irish Republican Army (IRA)
- Louie Louie by The Kingsmen reentered the chart & hits #97
Boxing Title Fight
Muhammad Ali TKOs Henry Cooper in 6 for heavyweight boxing title
Famous Birthdays
- Manon Kelley, Canadian actress (Red Lips 2), born in Quebec City, Québec
Famous Deaths
- Pat O'Malley, silent film actor (Wild One, Quiet Man), dies at 75
1966 Highlights
About May 21, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas
#1 Song: Paint It, Black - The Rolling Stones