Historical Events
- 117 passengers are killed after an Air India Boeing-707 plane crashes into Mont Blanc, France
- WDIO TV channel 10 in Duluth, MN (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Jimeoin, Northern Irish comedian, born in Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
- Mike Forgeron, Canadian rower (Olympic gold Eight 1992), born in Main-a-dieu, Nova Scotia
Famous Deaths
- Homi J. Bhabha, Indian nuclear physicist, dies at 56
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About January 24, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: We Can Work It Out - The Beatles
- #1 Song: Michelle - Overlanders