Ba’ath Party Takes Power in Syria, March 1, 1966

The Cave of Swallows, the largest known cave shaft in the world, is discovered in Aquismón, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Date: December 27, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 27 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Project Gemini: Gemini 12 Final…

Vietnam War: The Battle of Long Tan ensues after a patrol from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment clashes with a Viet Cong force in Phước Tuy Province. Date: August 18, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 18 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today)…

The Soviet Union launches Luna 10 which later becomes the first space probe to enter orbit around the Moon. Date: March 31, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Tashkent Declaration Ends Indo-Pakistani War of…

Lyndon B. Johnson states that the United States should stay in South Vietnam until Communist aggression there is ended. Date: January 12, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 12 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Chinese Communist Party Issues May 16…

The First Nigerian Republic, led by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is overthrown in a military coup d'état. Date: January 15, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966Rabbi Morris Adler Fatally Shot at Congregation Shaarey Zedek,…

England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time. Date: July 30, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 30 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1966March Against Fear: James Meredith Wounded in Ambush,…