Historical Events
I Do! I Do!
Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones' musical "I Do! I Do!", starring Robert Preston and Mary Martin, and directed by Gower Champion, opens at 46th St Theater, NYC; runs for 561 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Joseph Barbara, American actor (Joe Carlino-Another World), born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
- Niege Dias, Brazilian tennis star, born in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
- Patricia Kaas, French pop singer (Mademoiselle Chant), born in Forbach, Lorraine, France
Famous Deaths
- Sylvère Maes, Belgian cyclist (Tour de France 1936, 39), dies of cancer at 57
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About December 5, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
#1 Song: Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones
