Merci, Chérie by Udo Jürgens (music by Udo Jürgens, lyrics by Jürgens and Thomas Hörbiger) wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 (staged in Luxembourg) for Austria.
In this comprehensive overview, we'll explore the most significant occurrences from 1966, highlighting key moments that continue to impact our lives today.
World Changing Event: Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution. The Top Song was I’m A Believer by The Monkees. The Movies to Watch include Alfie, The Sand Pebbles, The Professionals, and Fantastic Voyage. The Most Famous Person in America was probably Walt Disney.
1966 Topeka tornado: Topeka, Kansas is devastated by a tornado that registers as an F5 on the Fujita Scale, the first to exceed US$100 million in damages. Sixteen people are killed, hundreds more injured, and thousands of homes damaged or destroyed.
1966 — like every year in the decade — had its fair share of big stories, which ranged from the hippie and countercultural movements coming into their own to the increasing unpopularity of the Vietnam War. The U.S. stepped up its efforts in Vietnam.