Historical Events
- Israeli Shmuel Yosef Agnon wins Nobel Prize for literature
- Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to Robert S. Mulliken
Famous Birthdays
- Mel Rojas, MLB pitcher (Montreal Expos), born in Haina, Dominican Republic
- Norberto Martin, baseball infielder (Chicago White Sox), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Boris Koutzen, Russian violinist, composer and educator, dies at 65
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About December 10, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
- #1 Song: Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones