Historical Events
- Dutch Cardinal Bernardus Johannes Alfrink presents New Catechism
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
- Lesotho (Basutoland) gains independence from Britain (National Day)
Famous Birthdays
- John van den Brom, Dutch soccer midfielder and manager (2 caps; SBV Vitesse, Anderlecht), Amersfoort, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Mike Tresh, American baseball catcher (MLB All Star 1945; Chicago White Sox), dies from cancer at 52
- Sherman Billingsley, American bootlegger and nightclub owner (Stork Club - NYC), dies at 66
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About October 4, 1966
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cherish - The Association
#1 Song: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves
