December 2, 1966
By the winter of 1966, Johnson was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $1.25/hr — and the debate over Vietnam was shaping the political moment, with Senate Democrats publicly urging President Johnson to extend the bombing pause and pursue negotiations to end the conflict. On television, "Bonanza" remained the top-rated show in the country, while The Beatles held the number one spot on the charts with "We Can Work It Out." The Green Bay Packers claimed the NFL championship that season, and on February 3, the Soviet unmanned spacecraft Luna 9 made the first controlled rocket-assisted landing on the Moon, a landmark moment in the space race.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — December 2, 1966
NY Times Headlines — Week of December 2, 1966
Election Of Thant With Wider Role In U.N. Due Today; Acceptance Of Council Plan To Let Him Act For Peace In New Term Reported
Thant, Renamed, Vows New Effort To End Asian War; U.N. Assembly Is Unanimous In Giving Him Another Term As Secretary General Active Role Indicated He Has Understanding With Council On Bringing Crisis Situations Before It
High Court Voids Georgia Refusal Of Seat To Bond; Unanimously Holds House Violated The Free Speech Rights Of Critic Of War A Precedent Discerned Action Called First Upset Of A Legislature'S Findings On Member'S Qualifications Supreme Court Voids Refusal Of Georgia House Seat To Bond
Vietnam Foe Hints A Shift In Tactics; Leadership Puts Emphasis On Small-Scale Actions-- Mig Downed In North Shift By Enemy In Vietnam Seen
World Events — December 1966
Time Person of the Year — 1966
On the radio
Billboard Charts — December 2, 1966
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1966–67 Season
Emmy Winners — 1966
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — December 2, 1966
Ebert 4-Star Films — December 2, 1966
On the field
Sports Champions — December 2, 1966
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