What Happened on August 21, 1966

Historical Events

  • 1st concert at Busch Memorial Stadium: (St. Louis, Missouri): The Beatles headline; it is their second show of the day, having played in the afternoon 341 miles away in Cincinnati, Ohio after getting rained out on the night before

Women's Western Open

LPGA Western Open Women's Golf, Rainbow Springs CC; Mickey Wright wins her 13th and final major title by 1 from Margie Masters & Jo Ann Prentice

Famous Birthdays

  • John Wetteland, American pitcher (NY Yanks, Rangers, Expos), born in San Mateo, California

About August 21, 1966

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
  • UK #1 Song: Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles