Historical Events
Music History
Bob Dylan hurt in motorcycle accident near Woodstock, New York
- In Nigerian counter-coup, Head of State General Aguiyi Ironsi is assassinated by a group of Northern Nigerian officers and soldiers
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Herrod, American NFL linebacker (Indianapolis Colts), born in Birmingham, Alabama
Martina McBride (57 years old)
American country singer and songwriter ("Independence Day"; "This One's For The Girls"; virtual duet with Dean Martin - "Baby It's Cold Outside"), born in Sharon, Kansas
- Richard Steven Horvitz, American comic voice actor, born in Los Angeles, California
- Sally Gunnell, British 400m hurdler, (Olympic gold 1992), born in Chigwell, England
Famous Deaths
- Pal Jardanyi, Hungarian composer, dies at 44
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About July 29, 1966
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wild Thing - The Troggs
#1 Song: With A Girl Like You - Troggs
