What Happened on January 19, 1966

Historical Events

  • British composer Michael Tippett's cantata "Vision of St Augustine" premieres in London

Indira Gandhi Elected

Indira Gandhi elected India's 4th Prime Minister

Famous Birthdays

  • Anthony Young, American baseball pitcher (NY Met, Chicago Cubs), born in Houston, Texas
  • Lena Philipsson, Swedish singer, born in Vetlanda, Sweden

Stefan Edberg (58 years old)

Swedish tennis player (6 Grand Slam singles titles), born in Västervik, Sweden

  • Sylvain Cote, Canadian NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in Quebec City, Canada

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Foyston, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center (Stanley Cup 1914 Toronto Blueshirts, 1917 Seattle Metropolitans, 1925 Victoria Cougars), dies at 74
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About January 19, 1966

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Sound Of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
  • UK #1 Song: Keep On Running - Spencer Davis Group