What Happened on February 23, 1966

Historical Events

  • Military coup in Syria ends Bitar government
  • Premier Milton Obote seizes power in Uganda

Famous Birthdays

  • Didier Queloz, Swiss astronomer (discovered 1st exoplanet), 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics, born in Switzerland
  • John Druce, NHL right wing (Philadelphia Flyers, LA Kings), born in Peterborough, Canada
  • Mark Abrahamian, American rock guitarist (Starship), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2012)
Born in 1966
1966 Highlights

About February 23, 1966

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra