What Happened on November 24, 1966

Historical Events

  • 1st TV station in Congo, Kinshasa (Zaire)
  • 400 die of respiratory failure & heart attacks in New York City smog, smoggiest day in city's history
  • A Bulgarian plane with 82 people on board crashes near Bratislava, Slovakia.

Film Release

The cult classic "One Million Years B.C." starring Raquel Welch, is released 1st in West Germany


1966 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ledell Eackles, NBA guard (Wash Wizards/Bullets)
  • Paul Robinett, American internet personality
  • Russell Watson, British classical crossover pop-opera singer, born in Irlam, England
Born in 1966

About November 24, 1966

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: Good Vibrations - Beach Boys