What Happened on October 15, 1966

Historical Events

  • Australia bans Troggs' "I Can't Control Myself" as "terribly obscene"

Event of Interest

Black Panther Party created by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California

Event of Interest

LBJ signs a bill creating US Department of Transportation


Famous Birthdays

  • Bill Charlap, American jazz pianist (Phil Woods; Tony Bennett; Sandy Stewart), and educator, born in New York City
  • David Stead, British pop drummer (The Beautiful South - "A Little Time"), born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
  • Dougie Vipond, Scottish pop drummer (Deacon Blue - "Real Gone Kid") and broadcaster (BBC), born in Elderslie, Scotland
  • Jeffrey Jacquet, American actor (Mork & Mindy, Whiz Kids), born in Bay City, Texas
  • Jorge Campos, Mexican football goalkeeper (130 caps; UNAM, LA Galaxy), born in Acapulco, Guerrero

About October 15, 1966

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
  • UK #1 Song: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves