Historical Events
- BYU quarterback Virgil Carter sets new NCAA single-game records with 513 passing yards and 599 yards of total offence in 53-33 win against Texas Western in Provo, Utah
- The Monkees score their 1st Billboard No. 1 - ‘Last Train To Clarksville’, written by Bobby Hart and Tommy Boyce
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Nayim [Mohamed Alí Amar], Spanish footballer, born in Ceuta, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Dietrich von Choltitz, German general known as the "Saviour of Paris" for surrendering the city to Free French forces and disobeying Hitler's orders to destroy it, dies at 71
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About November 5, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Last Train To Clarksville - The Monkees
#1 Song: Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
