Today in History for 1st July 1966

Historical Events

Events 1 - 6 of 6

- 80th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: M Santana beats D Ralston (64 11-9 64)
- Construction crews begin tearing up Market St to build BART
- Explorer 33 launched
- Medicare goes into effect
- The first color television transmission in Canada takes place from Toronto.
- VVV soccer team forms in Venlo

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 6 of 6

- Enrico Annoni, Italian footballer
- Eric Ball, NFL running back (Oakland Raiders)
- Larisa Savchenko, Neiland Latvia, tennis star
- Patrick McEnroe, Manhasset NY, tennis star
- Shawn Burr, Sarnia, NHL left wing (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Simon Arkell, Australian pole vaulter (Olympics-17th-92, 96)

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