Historical Events
- Andrew F. Brimmer is the first black member of Federal Reserve Board
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
Famous Birthdays
- Mark Tinordi, Canadian NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in Red Deer, Alberta
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Mendelsohn, Romanian composer, and conductor (Romanian National Opera, 1944-63), and teacher, dies at 56
- Wilhelmus Marinus Bekkers, Dutch Roman Catholic bishop of Hertogenbosch, dies at 58
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About May 9, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas
#1 Song: Pretty Flamingo - Manfred Mann
