Historical Events
- 1st France nuclear test on Mururoa atoll
- West Indian cricket batsman Basil Butcher scores career best 209 not out to guide tourists to a 139-run 3rd Test win over England at Trent Bridge
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: American Billie Jean King beats Maria Bueno of Brazil 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 for the first of her 12 Grand Slam singles titles
Famous Deaths
- Jan Brzechwa, Polish poet (The Beetle), dies at 67
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About July 2, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 9 months and 30 days
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
