Historical Events
Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize for Literature awarded jointly to Jewish writers Shmuel Yosef Agnon and Nelly Sachs
Famous Birthdays
- Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Al-Qaeda leader (d. 2006)
- Allan Donald, South African cricketer (great South African fast bowler), born in Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Fred Coury, American glam rock drummer (Cinderella -"Heartbreak Station"; "Nobody's Fool"), born in Johnston, New York
- Patrick J. Volkerding, American founder and maintainer of the Slackware Linux distribution
- Stefan Raab, German entertainer (TV Total), born in Cologne, West Germany
1966 Highlights
About October 20, 1966
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 11 months and 6 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