Jan 01sports
1966 FIFA World Cup qualification
international football competition
1966.
What happened in 1966?
In 1966, the sports world saw England host and win the FIFA World Cup. Politically, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, setting new international human rights standards. Cultural highlights included the 11th Eurovision Song Contest, and the Catholic Church marked a special jubilee year for remission of sins. The year had 28 major events, 31 notable births, and 10 significant deaths, making it a busy time globally.
Events
47
Births
33
Deaths
15
Era
1960s
Post-War / Digital Age
Chronology of 1966
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1966Jan 01general
1966–67 European Cup
12th season of the UEFA club football tournament
Jan 01sports
Jan 01sports
Jan 01general
Jan 01sports
1966 European Athletics Championships
1966 edition of the European Athletics Championships
Jan 01war
Jan 01sports
Jan 01politics
Jan 01politics
Jan 04disaster
Jan 10general
Tashkent Declaration
peace agreement between India and Pakistan advocated by USSR
Jan 14war
Jan 17general
Jan 29politics
February
02.1966March
03.1966Mar 05culture
Eurovision Song Contest 1966
11th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest
Mar 10general
April
04.1966Apr 01politics
Apr 18war
38th Academy Awards
award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1965
Apr 26disaster
Apr 28war
May
05.1966May 11general
May 22general
June
06.1966Jun 01politics
Jun 12general
July
07.1966Jul 01sports
Jul 03general
Jul 12politics
Jul 16general
Jul 18politics
Jul 22general
Jul 24general
Jul 30sports
August
08.1966Aug 07general
Aug 19disaster
Aug 23war
Aug 26war
Aug 26war
Aug 30politics
September
09.1966Sep 01politics
Sep 01politics
Sep 04general
October
10.1966Oct 02general
Oct 21disaster
Oct 23general
December
12.1966Dec 16politics
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
treaty adopted by United Nations General Assembly in 1966
End of 1966 Record · 47 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1966, the sports world saw England host and win the FIFA World Cup. Politically, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, setting new international human rights standards. Cultural highlights included the 11th Eurovision Song Contest, and the Catholic Church marked a special jubilee year for remission of sins. The year had 28 major events, 31 notable births, and 10 significant deaths, making it a busy time globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1966?
In 1966, England hosted and won the FIFA World Cup. The United Nations adopted the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Eurovision Song Contest took place in Luxembourg. The year included 28 events of global cultural and political change.
Who were some famous people born in 1966?
In 1966, 31 notable individuals were born, later contributing to entertainment, politics, sports, and science. This group emerged during the 1980s and 1990s, impacting culture and society.
What was significant about the 1966 FIFA World Cup?
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, held in England from July 11-30, ended with England defeating West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley Stadium. Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick in the final, and the match is remembered for the controversial third goal that helped England secure victory.
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