What Happened on November 10, 1966

Historical Events

Taoiseach Jack Lynch

Jack Lynch selected new leader of Fianna Fáil and Irish Taoiseach, succeeding Sean Lemass

  • Lunar Orbiter 2 reaches 196-1871 km around Moon

Famous Birthdays

  • Bill DeMott, American professional wrestler, born in Ridgewood, New Jersey
  • Kyle Kopp, American water polo CF (FINA World Cup gold 1997) and coach (US Women World C'ship gold 2003, 07), born in San Bernardino, California
  • Steve Mackey, British pop bassist, songwriter, and producer (Pulp - "Common People"), born in Sheffield, England (d. 2023)
  • Vanessa Angel, English actress (Weird Science, Kingpin), born in London

Famous Deaths

  • Evelyn Sears, American tennis player (US National 1907), dies at 91
  • Steven Nagy, American bowler (first televised perfect game [300], 1954; ABC Hall of Fame 1963), dies at 53
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About November 10, 1966

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Poor Side Of Town - Johnny Rivers
  • UK #1 Song: Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops