Historical Events
- The Beatles arrive in New York City and hold two press conferences, one for the press and one for their fans
Famous Birthdays
- GZA [Gary Grice], American rapper (Wu-Tang Clan), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Mark Michaels, American rock and jazz session guitarist, educator, and author (Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar)
- Rob Witschge, Dutch soccer star (Ajax/Feyenoord), born in Amsterdam
Famous Deaths
- Apolinary Szeluto, Polish pianist and composer, dies at 82
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About August 22, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
#1 Song: Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
