What Happened on July 13, 1966

Historical Events

  • A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada founds the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Hare Krishna movement) in New York City

Famous Birthdays

  • Gerald Levert, American R&B singer ("Casanova"; "In My Songs"), born in Canton, Ohio (d. 2006)
  • Myong Hui Choe, North Korea, gymnast (Olympic-1980)

Famous Deaths

  • Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, dies at 82
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About July 13, 1966

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hanky Panky - Tommy James And The Shondells
  • UK #1 Song: Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks