It happened in 1966
 
 
Population, 1966
China's birth rate is estimated at between 38 and 43 per thousand. Mao Zedong's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
has interrupted the nation's widespread birth control campaign.
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The Food and Drug Administration studies "the Pill" and reports "no adequate scientific data at this time proving these
compounds unsafe for human use." But most U.S. women are reluctant to use "the Pill"
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Historic Event, 1966
Mark James is born 10th June of this year, People flock to Southern England to witness this Heralded Event.
Theater and Film, 1966
Television drama: Star Trek 9/8 on NBC stations with William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk,
Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in a science-fiction series that will continue for 78 episodes.
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Human Rights and Social Justice, 1966
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is founded to help U.S. women gain equal rights.
Founder and president of the new civil rights organization is Betty Friedan.
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Sports, 1966
England wins her first World Cup in football (soccer) by defeating West Germany 4 to 2 at Wembley Stadium in the first
victory for a home team since World Cup play began in 1930.
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Everyday Life, 1966
Pampers disposable diaper pads are successfully test marketed in Sacramento by Procter & Gamble whose 6¢ pad begins
a revolution in baby diapering.
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Political Events, 1966
International Days of Protest in many world cities criticize U.S. policy in Vietnam.
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Lesotho becomes an independent kingdom within the British Commonwealth October 4. Formerly British Basutoland, the new state
ruled by King Moshoeshoe runs into difficulties when the king tries to establish more effective control.
He is imprisoned, and released only after promising to abide by the constitution.
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Agriculture, 1966
Kazakhstan in the Soviet Union harvests a record 25.5 million tons of grain .
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Environment, 1966
The first rare and endangered species list, issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, contains 78 species.
The number will increase in 3 years to 89.
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United States History
United States History: 1966 - 1972
1966
U.S. forces began firing into Cambodia May 1.
Bombing of Hanoi area of North Vietnam by U.S. planes began June 29. By Dec. 31, 385,300 U.S. troops were stationed in
South Vietnam, plus 60,000 offshore and 33,000 in Thailand.
Medicare, government program to pay part of the medical expenses of citizens over 65, began July 1.
Edward Brooke (R, Mass.) elected Nov. 8 as first black U.S. senator in 85 years.
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