Historical Events
- Lunar Orbiter 1 takes 1st photograph of Earth from Moon
- The Beatles' last concert in Queens, New York City at Shea Stadium before a crowd of 45,000, and 11,000 unsold seats
Famous Birthdays
- Rik Smits, NBA center (Indiana Pacers), born in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Francis X. Bushman, American silent film actor (Sabrina, Ben-Hur), dies at 83
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About August 23, 1966
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
#1 Song: Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
