Historical Events
- 1st operational weather satellite, ESSA-1 launched US
- First soft landing on the Moon, by the Soviet spacecraft Luna 9
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Morrison, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (48 Tests, 160 wickets; 96 ODIs, 126 wickets) and broadcaster (TVNZ, Sky Sports, Radio Sport), born in Auckland, New Zealand
- Frank Coraci, American film director
- Jimmy Thunder, New Zealand boxer (IBO heavyweight title 1994-95), born in Apia, Samoa (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- June Walker, American actress (War Nurses), dies at 65
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About February 3, 1966
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Love - Petula Clark
#1 Song: Michelle - Overlanders
