Historical Events
- Australian cricket batsman Bob Cowper makes a patient 307 (727 mins, 20 x 4s) in drawn 5th Test v England in Melbourne
Cricket History
End of Wally Grout's Test Cricket career, 187 dismissals as Australian wicketkeeper
- France performs underground nuclear test at Ecker, Algeria
Famous Deaths
- Hendrik Tilanus, Dutch artillery officer and political leader (CHU 1939-63), dies at 81
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About February 16, 1966
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lightnin' Strikes - Lou Christie
#1 Song: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra
