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What Happened on June 26, 1966

Historical Events

  • John Morris and Gerald Freedman's musical "A Time for Singing" closes at Broadway Theatre, NYC, after 41 performances
  • Kanton Bazel leads female suffrage in Switzerland

Famous Birthdays

  • József Duró, Hungarian soccer midfielder (21 caps; Debreceni VSC, Vasas SC, Budapest Honvéd FC), born in Berettyóújfalu, Hungary (d. 2022)
  • Kirk McLean, Canadian ice hockey goaltender (NHL All-Star 1990, 92; Vancouver Canucks), born in Toronto, Ontario

About June 26, 1966

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 58 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
  • UK #1 Song: Paperback Writer - The Beatles