Historical Events
Persona
"Persona", Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann, is released
Music History
Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical "The Apple Tree", starring Alan Alda and Barbara Harris, opens at Shubert Theater, NYC; runs for 463 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Mills, pitcher (Baltimore Orioles), born in Lakeland, Florida
- Angela Visser, Dutch actress, model and Miss Universe 1989, born in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands
- Jerod Swallow, American ice skater (1997 Nationals), born in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Bill Nestell, American actor (Dangerous Venture, Buckskin Frontier), dies of a heart attack at 73
- Sebastian S. Kresge, American merchant and philanthropist (Kmart), dies at 99
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About October 18, 1966
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 6 months and 1 day
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
