What Happened on January 14, 1966

Historical Events

"Can't Help Thinking About Me"

David Bowie releases his 1st single "Can't Help Thinking About Me"

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel J. Schneider, American actor (Dennis-Head of the Class), born in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Matt Brock, American NFL defensive end (NY Jets), born in Ogden, Utah

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Carr, American athlete (Olympic gold 400m, 4 x 400m 1932), dies at 56

Sergei Korolev (1907-1966)

Soviet Russian rocket engineer and spacecraft designer (Sputnik; Voskhod), dies during surgery at 59


Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About January 14, 1966

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Can Work It Out - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Keep On Running - Spencer Davis Group