Historical Events
- 173 US aircraft bomb North Vietnam
Music History
Jimi Hendrix Experience rock trio debuts with American guitarist Jimi Hendrix, British bassist Noel Redding and British drummer Mitch Mitchell in Évreux, Normandy, France
- Vice Admiral Rufus L Taylor (USN) becomes deputy director of CIA
Famous Birthdays
- Eugene Alcalay, Romanian concert pianist, composer, and educator, born in Bucharest, Romania (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
- 'Father' Charles Marriott, English cricketer (one Test for England, 11 wickets), dies at 71
- Clifton Webb [Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck], American actor (Razor's Edge, Laura), dies of a heart attack at 76
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About October 13, 1966
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 6 months and 15 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
