Famous Birthdays
- Erno Das, lighting tech/gaffer (Spiegels, Lovely Liza)
- Puri Jagannadh, Indian film director
- Scott Adams, NFL offensive linesman (Chicago Bears)
Famous Deaths
- (Lucius) "Lucky" Millinder, American swing and rhythm-and-blues bandleader (Rosetta Tharpe; Who Threw The Whiskey in the Well), dies of a liver ailment at 56
André Breton
André Breton, French writer and poet, founder of Surrealism, dies at 70
- Eric Fleming, American actor (Gil-Rawhide), drowns at 41
- Lucky Millinder, American R&B bandleader and singer, dies at 56
1966 Highlights
About September 28, 1966
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cherish - The Association- #1 Song: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves
#1 Song: Cherish - The Association
#1 Song: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves
