Historical Events
Sports History
MLB Draft: New York Mets pass on Reggie Jackson to select Antelope Valley HS catcher Steve Chilcott #1
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Payne, Canadian football tackle (Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders 1989; Toronto Argonauts 1996, 97; B.C. Lions 2000), born in New Westminster, British Columbia
- Eric Kretz, American rock drummer, Songwriter (Stone Temple Pilots - "Plush"), and sound engineer, born in San Jose, California
Famous Deaths
- (Hans) "Jean" Arp, German-French sculptor, artist and poet, dies at 78
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About June 7, 1966
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Paint It, Black - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
