
Augustana Academy
Class Of 1966
1966 Headlines
World News
- China's universities are closed in the face of the advancing Cultural Revolution.
- Charles de Gaulle pulls France out of NATO.
- Botswana, Lesotho, and Guyana gain independence from England.
- England wins its first World Cup over West Germany in Wembley Stadium
- Jawaharlal Nehru's daughter, Indira, becomes India's Premier.
- The first direct-dial international call is made. Previously, all international calls required operator assistance.
- The US and USSR sign a treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons in outer space.
National News
- Betty Friedan founds the National Organization of Women.
- Eight nurses are murdered in Chicago by Richard Speck.
- The Black Panthers civil rights group is formed.
- The Supreme Court protects the rights of police suspects in Miranda v. Arizona, leading to the Miranda Rights.
- Pampers introduces the first disposable diaper
- "Star Trek" begins its first season on NBC.
Sports News
- World Series Champions- Baltimore Orioles
- Pro Football Champions - Green Bay Packers
- Stanley Cup Winners - Montreal Canadiens
- NCAA Basket ball Champions - Texas Western
- College Football Champions - Notre Dame & Michigan State
Music Favorites
- I'm a Believer - The Monkees
- Cherish - The Association
- Good Lovin' - The Young Rascals
- Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
- Hanky Panky - Tommy James & the Shondells
- Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkees
- Lightnin' Strikes - Lou Christie
- Monday, Monday - The Mamas & the Papas
- Summer in the City - Lovin' Spoonful
- Wild Thing - The Troggs
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