What Happened on February 15, 1966

Historical Events

  • Kees Verkerk becomes world champion all-round skater

Famous Birthdays

  • Melido Perez, Dominican-American baseball pitcher (NY Yankees), born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
  • Petra Huber, Austrian professional tennis player
Born in 1966

Famous Deaths

  • Camillo Torres, Colombian priest/guerrilla fighter, dies
  • Gerard Ciołek, Polish architect, dies at 56
1966 Highlights

About February 15, 1966

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lightnin' Strikes - Lou Christie
  • UK #1 Song: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra