Historical Events
Hey Joe
Jimi Hendrix Experience releases its 1st single, "Hey Joe" in the UK
- The Beatles release "Everywhere it's Christmas" in UK
Famous Birthdays
- Clifford Robinson, American basketball center (NBA All-Star 1994; 6th Man of Year Award 1993; Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers), born in Buffalo, New York (d. 2020)
- Dennis Wise, English footballer
About December 16, 1966
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band
- #1 Song: Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones