What Happened on March 25, 1966

Historical Events

  • Beatles pose for photographer Robert Whitaker with mutilated dolls and butchered meat for album cover of "Yesterday & Today", it is later pulled from circulation and replaced with a different photo
  • US Supreme court rules "poll tax" unconstitutional

Famous Birthdays

  • Anton Rogan, Irish soccer defender (18 caps NI; Celtic, Sunderland, Oxford United, Millwall), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • David Hohl, American freestyle wrestler (Olympics-9-92, 96), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Frank Ferrer, American rock drummer (Guns N' Roses, 2006 -present), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Jeff Cross, American football defensive end (Pro Bowl 1990 Miami Dolphins), born in Blythe, California
  • Jeff Healey, Canadian blind blues-rock guitarist and singer ("See The Light"; "Angel Eyes"), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2008)

Tom Glavine (58 years old)

American Baseball HOF pitcher (NL Cy Young Award 1991, 98; World Series MVP 1995; 10 x MLB All Star; Atlanta Braves, NY Mets), born in Concord, Massachusetts


Born in 1966

Famous Deaths

  • Colin Campbell, Scottish actor (High Bright Sun, Leather Boys), dies at 83
1966 Highlights

About March 25, 1966

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Ballad Of The Green Berets - SSgt Barry Sadler
  • UK #1 Song: The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - Walker Brothers