Historical Events
- 1st color television transmission in Canada is broadcast from Toronto
- Construction crews begin tearing up Market St in San Francisco to build the Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART)
- NASA launches spacecraft Explorer 33
- US national health insurance program Medicare goes into effect
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Spaniard Manuel Santana wins last of 4 major titles beating American Dennis Ralston 6-4, 11-9, 6-4
Famous Birthdays
- Larisa Savchenko-Neiland, Latvian tennis player (6 Grand Slam doubles titles), born in Lviv, Ukraine
- Patrick McEnroe, American tennis player (French Open doubles & Tour Finals doubles 1989), coach (US Davis Cup 2007) and broadcaster (ESPN, CNN, CBS), born in Manhasset, New York
Famous Deaths
- Pauline Boty, English artist, dies of cancer at 29
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About July 1, 1966
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
#1 Song: Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks
