First Nigerian Republic Overthrown in Military Coup d’État, January 15, 1966

The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act is signed into law by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. Date: September 9, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 9 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Soviet Union Launches Luna 10, First Moon…

The pleasure cruiser MV Darlwyne disappeared off the Cornwall coast with the loss of all 31 aboard. Date: July 31, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 31 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Syria Ba’ath Coup Replaces Amin al-Hafiz Government February…

Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African American elected to the United States Senate since Reconstruction. Date: November 8, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 8 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Supreme Court Miranda Rights Ruling June…

Robert C. Weaver becomes the first African American Cabinet member when he is appointed United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Date: January 13, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Vietnam War: Battle…

Indira Gandhi becomes India's first female prime minister. Date: January 19, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966NASA T-38 Talon Crash Kills Astronauts at McDonnell Factory, February 28, 1966Venera 3 Crashes on Venus, First…