Historical Events
- Ba'ath-party takes power in Syria
- Venera 3 becomes 1st man-made object to impact on a planet (Venus)
Famous Birthdays
- John David Cullum, actor (1776, Sweet Country, Day After)
- Paul Hollywood, English baker and TV judge (The Great British Bake Off), born in Wallasey, England
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Houtermans, Dutch-Austrian physicist, dies at 63
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About March 1, 1966
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Ballad Of The Green Berets - SSgt Barry Sadler
#1 Song: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra
