1966 (AD 1966) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1966 (AD 1966) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1966 (AD 1966) (24)

  • A. R. Rahman (Born: 1966-01-06) — Visionary Indian composer celebrated for blending global sounds with cinematic emotion.
  • Adam Sandler (Born: 1966-09-09) — Acclaimed comedian and actor known for his prolific career in Hollywood comedy.
  • Alberto Giacometti (Died: 1966-01-11) — Swiss master of existential sculpture, known for elongated, fragile human figures.
  • Anna Akhmatova (Died: 1966-03-05) — A seminal Russian poet whose work chronicled the trauma of the Soviet era.
  • Buster Keaton (Died: 1966-02-01) — Master of physical comedy, Buster Keaton defined silent film with stoic genius and inventive stunts.
  • Byun Jin-sub (Born: 1966) — A foundational South Korean singer known for his powerful ballads and enduring popularity.
  • Cindy Crawford (Born: 1966-02-20) — Iconic supermodel of the 80s and 90s, expanding into acting and business.
  • David Cameron (Born: 1966-10-09) — British politician who served as UK Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016, modernizing the Conservative Party.
  • Dikembe Mutombo (Born: 1966-06-25) — Legendary shot-blocker and defensive center, known for his NBA career and humanitarian efforts.
  • Georges Lemaître (Died: 1966-06-20) — Pioneering physicist who proposed the 'primeval atom,' foundational to Big Bang theory.
  • Gordon Ramsay (Born: 1966-11-08) — Iconic British celebrity chef, restaurateur, and TV personality known for his fiery demeanor.
  • Greg Wise (Born: 1966-05-15) — English actor and producer known for roles in British television and film.
  • Halle Berry (Born: 1966-08-14) — Iconic American actress known for roles in X-Men, Catwoman, and winning the Oscar for Monster's Ball.
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri (Died: 1966-01-11) — Indian statesman who served as Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966.
  • Lao She (Died: 1966-08-24) — Pioneering Chinese author celebrated for vivid portrayals of urban life and Beijing dialect.
  • Margaret Sanger (Died: 1966-09-06) — Pioneering birth control activist, sex educator, and founder of Planned Parenthood.
  • Nancy McKeon (Born: 1966-04-04) — American actress known for roles in The Facts of Life and The Division.
  • Nandalal Bose (Died: 1966-04-16) — Pioneer of modern Indian art, Nandalal Bose shaped the 'Indian style' through his work at Santiniketan.
  • Peter Debye (Died: 1966-11-02) — Pioneering physical chemist known for work on electrical properties and Nobel laureate.
  • Sayyid Qutb (Died: 1966-08-29) — Egyptian political theorist and revolutionary, key figure in the Muslim Brotherhood.
  • Sergei Korolev (Died: 1966-01-14) — Pioneering Soviet rocket engineer, father of the modern space program.
  • Sinéad O'Connor (Born: 1966-12-08) — Iconic Irish artist known for activism, raw emotion, and challenging the status quo.
  • Vikram (actor) (Born: 1966-04-17) — Tamil cinema stalwart known for versatile roles, earning critical acclaim and commercial success.
  • Walt Disney (Died: 1966-12-15) — Pioneering animator and entrepreneur who defined modern American entertainment.