1966
The South African Border War starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.
The South African Border War starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.
1966 in History
60 events found for 1966
1966
The Beatles perform their last concert before paying fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
The Beatles perform their last concert before paying fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
1966
Leading Egyptian thinker Sayyid Qutb is executed for plotting the assassination of President Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Leading Egyptian thinker Sayyid Qutb is executed for plotting the assassination of President Gamal Abdel Nasser.
1966
Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the architect of apartheid, is stabbed to death in Cape Town, South Africa during a…
Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the architect of apartheid, is stabbed to death in Cape Town, South Africa during a…
1966
The landmark American science fiction television series Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man…
The landmark American science fiction television series Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man…
1966
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act is signed into law by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson.
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act is signed into law by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson.
1966
Gemini 11, the penultimate mission of NASA's Gemini program, and the current human altitude record holder (except for…
Gemini 11, the penultimate mission of NASA's Gemini program, and the current human altitude record holder (except for…
1966
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, responding to a sniper attack at the University of Texas at Austin, writes a letter…
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, responding to a sniper attack at the University of Texas at Austin, writes a letter…
1966
The Metropolitan Opera House opens at Lincoln Center in New York City with the world premiere of Samuel Barber's opera…
The Metropolitan Opera House opens at Lincoln Center in New York City with the world premiere of Samuel Barber's opera…
1966
Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton, Queensland, Australia.
Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton, Queensland, Australia.
1966
Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana.
Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana.
1966
West Coast Airlines Flight 956 crashes with no survivors in Oregon. This accident marks the first loss of a DC-9.
West Coast Airlines Flight 956 crashes with no survivors in Oregon. This accident marks the first loss of a DC-9.
1966
Basutoland becomes independent from the United Kingdom and is renamed Lesotho.
Basutoland becomes independent from the United Kingdom and is renamed Lesotho.
1966
A reactor at the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station near Detroit suffers a partial meltdown.
A reactor at the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station near Detroit suffers a partial meltdown.
1966
Vietnam War: the Republic of Korea Army commits the Binh Tai Massacre.
Vietnam War: the Republic of Korea Army commits the Binh Tai Massacre.
1966
The city of Montreal begins the operation of its underground Montreal Metro rapid transit system.
The city of Montreal begins the operation of its underground Montreal Metro rapid transit system.
1966
The Dutch Cals cabinet fell after Norbert Schmelzer, the leader of the government party, filed a successful motion…
The Dutch Cals cabinet fell after Norbert Schmelzer, the leader of the government party, filed a successful motion…
1966
The Black Panther Party is created by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale.
The Black Panther Party is created by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale.
1966
The 23rd Street Fire in New York City kills 12 firefighters.
The 23rd Street Fire in New York City kills 12 firefighters.
1966
A colliery spoil tip slips onto houses and a school in the village of Aberfan in Wales, killing 144 people, 116 of…
A colliery spoil tip slips onto houses and a school in the village of Aberfan in Wales, killing 144 people, 116 of…