What Happened on July 20, 1966

Famous Birthdays

  • Beth Coats, American biathlete (Olympics 1994), born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Carlo L'Ami, soccer player (SC Heerenveen)

Enrique Peña Nieto (57 years old)

President of Mexico (2012-18), born in Atlacomulco, State of Mexico, Mexico

  • Tracey Mcfarlane, US breaststroke swimmer (US record 100m)

Famous Divorces

Jayne Mansfield

American actress Jayne Mansfield and American film producer and director Matt Cimber file for divorce, after less than 2 years of marriage

Famous Deaths

  • Julien Carette, French actor (Sylvia & the Phantom), dies of burns at 68
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About July 20, 1966

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 8 months and 30 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: Get Away - Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames