Merci, Chérie by Udo Jürgens (music by Udo Jürgens, lyrics by Jürgens and Thomas Hörbiger) wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 (staged in Luxembourg) for Austria.

Historical events from year 1966. Learn about 579 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1966 or search by date or keyword.

In this comprehensive overview, we’ll explore the most significant occurrences from 1966, highlighting key moments that continue to impact our lives today.

Jun 18, 2025 · Discover 28 fascinating facts about the year 1966, from cultural milestones to historical events that shaped the world.

Jul 15, 2017 · World Changing Event: Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution. The Top Song was I’m A Believer by The Monkees. The Movies to Watch include Alfie, The Sand …

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Nov 5, 2016 · What happened in the year 1966 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1966.

1966 Topeka tornado: Topeka, Kansas is devastated by a tornado that registers as an F5 on the Fujita Scale, the first to exceed US$100 million in damages. Sixteen people are killed, …

Jun 6, 2021 · Naturally, these major overarching events had an effect on the art of 1966, with film, television and music reflecting the era. The year delivered some of the greatest albums in …

1966 World Series - Baltimore Orioles over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-0) series statistics and schedule on Baseball-Reference.com