Historical Events
- Australia bans Troggs' "I Can't Control Myself" as "terribly obscene"
Event of Interest
Black Panther Party created by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California
Event of Interest
LBJ signs a bill creating US Department of Transportation
1966 History
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Charlap, American jazz pianist (Phil Woods; Tony Bennett; Sandy Stewart), and educator, born in New York City
- David Stead, British pop drummer (The Beautiful South - "A Little Time"), born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
- Dougie Vipond, Scottish pop drummer (Deacon Blue - "Real Gone Kid") and broadcaster (BBC), born in Elderslie, Scotland
- Jeffrey Jacquet, American actor (Mork & Mindy, Whiz Kids), born in Bay City, Texas
- Jorge Campos, Mexican football goalkeeper (130 caps; UNAM, LA Galaxy), born in Acapulco, Guerrero
About October 15, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
#1 Song: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves
