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1967
During an official state visit to Canada, French President Charles de Gaulle declares to a crowd of over 100,000 in…
During an official state visit to Canada, French President Charles de Gaulle declares to a crowd of over 100,000 in…
1967
Vietnam War: Off the coast of North Vietnam the USS Forrestal catches on fire in the worst U.S. naval disaster since…
Vietnam War: Off the coast of North Vietnam the USS Forrestal catches on fire in the worst U.S. naval disaster since…
1967
Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier…
Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier…
1967
UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act 1967 declares participation in offshore pirate radio illegal.
UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act 1967 declares participation in offshore pirate radio illegal.
1966
A new government is formed in the Republic of the Congo, led by Ambroise Noumazalaye
A new government is formed in the Republic of the Congo, led by Ambroise Noumazalaye
1966
The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution
The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution
1966
The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland
The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland
1966
The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland
The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland
1966
Former Congolese Prime Minister, Évariste Kimba, and several other politicians are publicly executed in Kinshasa on the
Former Congolese Prime Minister, Évariste Kimba, and several other politicians are publicly executed in Kinshasa on the
1966
March Against Fear: African-American civil rights activist James Meredith is wounded in an ambush by white sniper James
March Against Fear: African-American civil rights activist James Meredith is wounded in an ambush by white sniper James
1966
An F-104 Starfighter collides with XB-70 Valkyrie prototype no
An F-104 Starfighter collides with XB-70 Valkyrie prototype no
1966
Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyen Cao Ky crushed the Budd
Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyen Cao Ky crushed the Budd
1966
The People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (The known as the 2nd Artillery Corps) is founded.
The People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (The known as the 2nd Artillery Corps) is founded.
1966
France conducts its first nuclear weapon test in the Pacific, on Moruroa Atoll.
France conducts its first nuclear weapon test in the Pacific, on Moruroa Atoll.
1966
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act into United States law. The act went into effect…
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act into United States law. The act went into effect…
1966
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
1966
The Chicago Freedom Movement, co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field in Chicago; as many…
The Chicago Freedom Movement, co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field in Chicago; as many…
1966
Vietnam War: The United States and South Vietnam begin Operation Hastings to push the North Vietnamese out of the…
Vietnam War: The United States and South Vietnam begin Operation Hastings to push the North Vietnamese out of the…
1966
A racially charged incident in a bar sparks the six-day Hough riots in Cleveland, Ohio; 1,700 Ohio National Guard…
A racially charged incident in a bar sparks the six-day Hough riots in Cleveland, Ohio; 1,700 Ohio National Guard…