Historical Events
Baseball Record
Sandy Koufax pitches 3rd 300-strikeout season
- The Chevrolet Camaro, originally named Panther, is introduced.
Famous Birthdays
- Hersey Hawkins, American NBA guard (Seattle Supersonics, Olympic bronze 1988), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jill Whelan, American actress (Vicki-Love Boat, Young & Restless), born in Oakland, California
- Ken Norton Jr, American football linebacker (Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX; First-team All-Pro 1995; 3 × Pro Bowl; Dallas Cowboys, SF 49ers) and coach, born in Jacksonville, Illinois
- Rudy Poeschek, Canadian NHL right wing (Tampa Bay Lightning), born in Kamloops, British Columbia
Famous Deaths
- Maurits Uyldert, Dutch poet and writer (Motion), dies at 75
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About September 29, 1966
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cherish - The Association
#1 Song: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves
