Historical Events
- Australian Jack Brabham is first to win F1 World Drivers Championship and International Cup for Constructors Championship in the same year; 2nd in season ending Mexican Grand Prix at Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Zanardi, Italian race car driver who raced with prosthetic limbs, born in Bologna, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Claire McDowell, American silent film actress (Big Parade), dies after long illness at 88
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About October 23, 1966
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: 96 Tears - Question Mark and the Mysterians
#1 Song: Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
