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.

Historical events from year 1966. Learn about 575 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1966 or search by date or keyword.

Nov 7, 2025 · Discover 28 fascinating facts about the year 1966, from cultural milestones to historical events that shaped the world.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Discover the most significant events of 1966, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year

Jul 15, 2017 · The “Paul is Dead” conspiracy theory emerged in 1966, claiming that Paul McCartney had died in a car crash and been secretly replaced by a look-alike named William Campbell.

Jun 6, 2021 · From art to inventions, politics to sports and fashion to snack foods, we’ve got all the bases covered. A look at the music, movies, TV shows, headline-grabbing news stories and pop …