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