What Happened on November 8, 1966

Historical Events

Edward W. Brooke (Rep-R-Mass) becomes 1st African American popularly elected to the US Senate

Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles outfielder, selected as AL MVP,first player to win MVP in both leagues

Movie actor Ronald Reagan elected Governor of California

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs anti-trust immunity to AFL-NFL merger

British chef and reality television personality, born in Johnstone, Scotland

Michael Soles, Canadian CFL fullback (Montreal Alouettes), born in Pointe-Claire, Canada

Bernhard Zondek, German-Israeli gynaecologist (developed 1st reliable pregnancy test), dies at 75

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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