Featured moment
Star Trek Premieres
Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi series debuted, presenting a progressive vision of a united future.
To boldly go.
Star Trek launched its five-year mission, England won the World Cup, and the Beatles stopped touring.
The Cost of Living in 1966
Gallon of Gas
$0.32
Loaf of Bread
$0.22
Gallon of Milk
$1.10
World Population
3.40 billion
Featured moment
England Wins the World Cup
England won their only FIFA World Cup, defeating West Germany 4-2 at Wembley Stadium.
Featured moment
The Beatles Release "Revolver"
The groundbreaking album marked a major evolution in studio production and pop songwriting.
The wider picture
More from 1966
A few more things worth remembering.
World Events
Miranda Rights Established
The US Supreme Court ruled in Miranda v. Arizona that suspects must be informed of their rights.
Science & Space
First Artificial Heart Transplant (Temporary)
Dr. Michael DeBakey successfully implanted a partial artificial heart in a human.
World Events
Black Panther Party Founded
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale founded the revolutionary socialist political organization in Oakland.
Music
The Beatles Play Their Final Paid Concert
Exhausted by Beatlemania, the band played their last commercial show at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
Cinema & TV
Batman TV Series Premieres
The campy, colorful series starring Adam West became a pop culture sensation.
You arrivedin 1966.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 1966 to today.