1966⚡ Event
BOAC Flight 911 Crashes Near Mount Fuji
BOAC Flight 911 disintegrated and crashed near Mount Fuji shortly after departure from Tokyo International Airport. All 113 passengers and 11 crew members were killed.
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What Happened in 1966?
Explore 7 historical moments from 1966 — 7 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1966(7)
1966⚡ Event
Thích Trí Quang arrested
Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyễn Cao Kỳ crushed the Buddhist Uprising.
politicsreligion
1966⚡ Event
Heron Road Bridge collapse
The Heron Road Bridge in Ottawa, Canada, collapsed during its construction, killing nine workers.
disastertechnology
1966⚡ Event
Battle of Long Tan
During the Vietnam War, members of the 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment were surrounded by a much larger Viet Cong unit but held them off until reinforcements arrived.
war
1966⚡ Event
Red Guards vandalize Jokhang Temple
During the Cultural Revolution, Red Guards vandalized the Jokhang Temple, the holiest Buddhist temple in Tibet.
religionpolitics
1966⚡ Event
Aberfan Disaster
A coal tip fell on the village of Aberfan, Wales, killing 144 people, mostly schoolchildren.
disaster
1966⚡ Event
Burundi Republic Declared
Michel Micombero led a military coup in Burundi on November 28, 1966, abolishing the monarchy and establishing a republic with himself as president.
politicswar
Born in 1966(0)
No births recorded for 1966.
Deaths in 1966(0)
No deaths recorded for 1966.
Dates in 1966
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1966?
- 1966 saw 7 notable historical moments, including 7 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1966?
- Key events of 1966 include: BOAC Flight 911 Crashes Near Mount Fuji, Thích Trí Quang arrested, Heron Road Bridge collapse.
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