What Happened on September 3, 1966

Historical Events

24th World Science Fiction Convention honors Gene Roddenberry

#1 in the Charts

Donovan hits #1 with "Sunshine Superman"

Contract of Interest

Future Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr signs his first NHL contract with the Boston Bruins; 2 year deal paying a then record $70,000 plus signing bonus

Houston Oilers hold Denver Broncos to no 1st downs in their NFL season opening 45-7 win at Rice Stadium

1966 History

Famous Birthdays

Bennie Blades, American NFL safety (Pro Bowl 1991; Detroit Lions), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Vladimir Ryzhkov, Russian politician, born in Rubtsovsk, Soviet Union

Born in 1966