Lunar Orbiter 1 Takes First Earth Photo from Moon Orbit, August 23, 1966
Date: August 23, 1966
Date: August 23, 1966
Vietnam War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins investigations of Americans who have aided the Viet Cong. The committee intends to introduce legislation making these activities illegal. Anti-war demonstrators disrupt the meeting and 50 people are arrested. Date: August 16, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 16 📅 Events on…
Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton, Queensland, Australia. Date: September 22, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 22 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Soviet Union Launches Luna 10, First Moon Orbiter March 31, 1966House Un-American…
The city of Montreal begins the operation of its underground Montreal Metro rapid transit system. Date: October 14, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 14 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Lyndon B. Johnson Urges Gun Control After UT Sniper Attack,…
Myra Hindley and Ian Brady are sentenced to life imprisonment for the Moors murders in England. Date: May 6, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 6 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Nelson’s Pillar Bombed in Dublin, Ireland – March 8,…
The Soviet Union launches the unmanned Luna 9 spacecraft as part of the Luna program. Date: January 31, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 31 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Vietnam War: Republic of Korea Army Commits Binh Tai Massacre,…
The South African Border War starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe. Date: August 26, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 26 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Great Fire of Iloilo Destroys City Proper, Php 50 Million Damage February 7, 1966Star…