Historical Events
- 2,400 people attend White House Conference on Civil Rights
Music Concert
George Harrison is impressed by sitarist Ravi Shankar's concert in London
- Joaquin Balaguer elected president of Dominican Republic for the second time
- Shortwave station Radio NY Worldwide changes calls from WRUL to WNYW
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Schiano, American football coach (College: Rutgers; NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Wyckoff, New Jersey
- Lisa Geoghan, English actress (The Bill - "Polly Page"), born in Southwark, London
Famous Deaths
- Papa Jack Laine, American musician and pioneering bandleader, dies at 92
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About June 1, 1966
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
#1 Song: Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
