Historical Events
- The Beach Boys release their influential single "Good Vibrations"
Famous Birthdays
- Bai Ling, Chinese-born American actress (The Crow, Red Corner), born in Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Carolyn Bertozzi, American chemist (2022 Nobel Prize for click chemistry), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Darren Carrington, American NFL safety (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Bronx, New York
- Elana Meyer, South African runner (Olympic silver 1992), born in South Africa
- Kevin Paige, American vocalist ("Don't Shut Me Out"), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Tony Adams, English footballer (Arsenal & England national team captain), born in Romford, London, England
Famous Deaths
Charlotte Cooper (1870-1966)
British tennis player (1st female Olympic champion 1900; Wimbledon 1895-96, 98, 1901, 08), dies at 96
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About October 10, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
#1 Song: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves
