What Happened on January 3, 1966

Historical Events

  • Floyd B McKissick, named national director of CORE

Famous Birthdays

  • Chetan Sharma, Indian cricket fast bowler (23 Tests, 61 wickets; 65 ODI), born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • Luis Sojo, Venezuelan MLB infielder (World Series 1996, 1998–2000; Seattle Mariners, NY Yankees), born in Petare, Edo Miranda, Venezuela
  • Martin Galway, Northern Irish video game score composer, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Famous Deaths

  • Rex Lease, American actor (Fast Bullets, Sunny Skies, Custer's Last Stand), dies at 62
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About January 3, 1966

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 3 months and 23 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: Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out - The Beatles