What Happened on September 7, 1966

Historical Events

  • KTNE TV channel 13 in Alliance, NB (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Famous Birthdays

  • Christopher Acland, English drummer (Lush - "Single Girl"), born in Lancaster, England (d. 1996)
  • Holly Golightly [Smith], British rock singer-songwriter, born in London

Famous Deaths

  • Al Kelly, American double talk comedian (Ernie Kovacs Show), dies at 67
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights

About September 7, 1966

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles