Historical Events
NHL Record
Chicago Black Hawks Bobby Hull's 51st goal of season, sets record
Sports History
Jockey Johnny Longden retires after 40 years (6,032 wins)
- Love's 1st album released "Love"
- Pioneer Plaza dedicated
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Deaths
- Estelita Rodriguez, Cuban actress (Rio Bravo, Cuban Fireball, Havana Rose), dies of influenza at 37
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About March 12, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 1 month and 17 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: The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - Walker Brothers
