Historical Events
- "Downtown" by Mrs Miller hits #82
- "Time for Singing" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 41 performances
- 91st Preakness: Don Brumfield aboard Kauai King wins in 1:55.4
- A "loyalist" group calling itself the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) issued a statement declaring war on the Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Theatrical Finale
James Goldman's stage drama "The Lion in Winter", starring Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, and Christopher Walken, closes at the Ambassador Theatre, NYC, after 92 performances, and a Tony Award win for Harris
- Louie Louie by The Kingsmen reentered the chart & hits #97
Boxing Title Fight
Muhammad Ali TKOs Henry Cooper in 6 for heavyweight boxing title
Famous Birthdays
- Manon Kelley, Canadian actress (Red Lips 2), born in Quebec City, Québec
Famous Deaths
- Pat O'Malley, silent film actor (Wild One, Quiet Man), dies at 75
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About May 21, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas
#1 Song: Paint It, Black - The Rolling Stones
