Historical Events
- Soviet Union's Luna 10 becomes 1st spacecraft to orbit Moon
- WJET TV channel 24 in Erie, PA (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Alexei Kovalev, Russian ice hockey right wing (NHL All-Star Game 2001, 03, 09 [MVP]; Stanley Cup 1994, New York Rangers; Olympic gold 1998), born in Minsk, Belarus
- Bill Romanowski, American NFL linebacker (Super Bowl 1988, 89 SF 49ers; 97, 98 Denver Broncos; Pro Bowl 1996, 98), born in Rockville, Connecticut
- Garnett Silk [Garnet Smith], Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter (Hey Mama Africa; Greenline), born in Manchester, Jamaica (d. 1994)
- Stephen Bachop, New Zealand rugby union fly-half (5 Tests; Canterbury, Otago, Wellington, London Irish RFC), born in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Teddy Sheringham, English soccer striker (51 caps; Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- C. S. Forester, English historical novelist (Horatio Hornblower), dies at 66
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About April 2, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Ballad Of The Green Berets - SSgt Barry Sadler
#1 Song: The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - Walker Brothers
