The Cuban Adjustment Act comes into force. This allows 123000 Cubans to apply for permanent residence in the United States.
Tag Archives: 1966
18 August 1966
The Battle of Long Tan takes place during the Veitnam War between the, Royal Australian Regiment and a Viet Cong unit.
15 October 1966
The Black Panther Party is formed by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale.
8 September 1966
The first Star Trek series premieres on the NBC on 8 September 1966.
18 August 1966
The Battle of Long Tan takes place during the Vietnam War after an Australian Regiment clashes with a Viet Cong force in Phuoc Tuy province.
1 August 1966
The Cultural Revolution in China purges intellectual.
16 May 1966
The Communist Party of China issues notice to mark the beginning of the Cultural Revolution.
30 April 1966
The Church of Satan is established.
14 February 1966
Australia decimalises its currency.
21 October 1966
A slag pile collapses on the village of Aberfan in Wales, killing 144 people.