Paul Hakim's Timeline, Events 1966

By phakim
  • Robert Menzies

    Robert Menzies

    Robert Menzies, Australia's longest-serving Prime Minister, retires and is succeeded by Harold Holt.
  • Breathalyzer

    Breathalyzer

    The Road Safety Act is passed which leads to the use of the Breathalyzer.
  • Luna 9

    Luna 9

    Soviet probe Luna 9 is the first artificial satellite to 'land' on the moon.
  • The New Australian Dollar

    The New Australian Dollar

    The New Australian Dollar was introduced at this date.
  • Artificial Heart

    Artificial Heart

    An artificial heart is installed in the chest of Marcel DeRudder in a Houston hospital.
  • The Salvation Army Celebrates 100 years

    The Salvation Army Celebrates 100 years

  • Earthquake in Turkey - 2394 dead, 10000 injured

    Earthquake in Turkey - 2394 dead, 10000 injured

  • Color Television Sets

    Color Television Sets

  • The 'hippie' drug LSD

    The 'hippie' drug LSD

    The 'hippie' drug LSD is made illegal in California
  • Disney

    Disney

    Cartoon genius Walt Disney dies at age 65.