What Happened on April 30, 1966

Historical Events

  • Anton LaVey founds the Church of Satan in San Francisco, California

Famous Birthdays

  • Aundray Bruce, defensive end (Oakland Raiders)
  • David Meggett, NFL running back (NY Giants, NE Patriots)

Famous Deaths

  • Richard FariƱa, American folk singer-songwriter ("Birmingham Sunday"), and novelist ("Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me"), dies in a motorcycle crash on his 29th birthday
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About April 30, 1966

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Good Lovin' - The Young Rascals
  • UK #1 Song: Pretty Flamingo - Manfred Mann