Historical Events
- Charles Whitman wounds 31 and kills 16 at University of Texas
Coup d'état
Yakubu Gowon becomes Nigerian Head of State after a military coup d'état
Famous Birthdays
- Darryl Hall, CFL linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), born in Oscoda, Michigan
- Horacio de la Peña, Argentinian tennis star and coach, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- James St. James, American author and nightlife personality, born in Saginaw, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Charles Whitman, former marine, kills 16 at U of Texas, shot by cops
- Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell, American jazz pianist and composer, dies at 41
1966 Highlights
About August 1, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wild Thing - The Troggs
#1 Song: With A Girl Like You - Troggs
