What Happened on March 7, 1966

Historical Events

  • Leon Gluckman and Jeremy Taylor's folk music revue "Wait A Minim!" opens at John Golden Theater, NYC; runs for 457 performances
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

  • Atsushi Sakurai, Japanese rock vocalist and songwriter (Buck-Tick), born in Fujioka, Japan (d. 2023)
  • Jeff Feagles, American NFL punter (Arizona Cardinals), born in Anaheim, california
  • Joy Tanner, American actress, born in Rochester, New York
  • Terry Carkner, Canadian NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers), born in Smiths Falls, Canada
Born in 1966

Famous Deaths

  • Mike Millward, English musician (The Fourmost), dies of leukemia at 23
1966 Highlights

About March 7, 1966

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Ballad Of The Green Berets - SSgt Barry Sadler
  • UK #1 Song: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra