What Happened on June 27, 1966

Historical Events

  • Dark Shadows, American Gothic soap opera, premieres on ABC-TV

Famous Birthdays

  • Giambattista Valli, Italian fashion designer, born in Rome, Italy

J. J. Abrams (57 years old)

American writer, producer and director (Lost, Star Wars: the Force Awakens), born in New York City

  • Jeff Conine, American MLB outfielder (Florida Marlins), born in Tacoma, Washington
  • Mercedes Paz, Argentine tennis star (1990 Strasbourg), born in Tucumán, Argentina
  • Rob Harbison, American 3x40 rifle shooter (Olympic 6th 1996), born in Fallston, Maryland

Famous Deaths

  • Arthur D Waley [Schloss], British sinology/poet (Monkey), dies
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About June 27, 1966

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
  • UK #1 Song: Paperback Writer - The Beatles