1966

What Was Happening in 1966

England won the World Cup, the counterculture accelerated, and the cultural revolution shook China.

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Number 1 Songs in 1966 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Green Green Grass of Home"

Tom Jones

The Welsh singer's sentimental ballad topped the UK chart for seven weeks over Christmas and became the best-selling single of 1966 in Britain.

US #1

"The Ballad of the Green Berets"

SSgt Barry Sadler

An unusual patriotic hit during the Vietnam War era, this tribute to US Army Special Forces topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks and was the best-selling single of 1966.

Biggest Films of 1966 — Box Office Hits

Thunderball

Box Office: $141 million

The fourth James Bond film starring Sean Connery was the highest-grossing Bond film for decades. It cemented 007 as the biggest franchise in cinema.

Fashion and Style of 1966

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1966

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1966

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