December 21, 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 21, 1966
NY Times Headlines — Week of December 21, 1966
Peace Plea Made By U.N. President As Session Closes; Pazhwak Urges All Parties In Vietnam War To Pledge Willingness To Talk Thant Acting In Secret He Begins Effort Sought By U.S.--Peking Says Plan Is Another 'Fraud'
U.S. Emphasizes Full Willingness To Discuss Peace; Administration Is Prepared To Take All Appropriate Steps,' Goldberg Says Aim Is 'Unconditional' In War, 2 Enemy Planes Are Intercepted While Flying Toward Nuclear Cruiser U.S. Emphasizes Peace Talk Aim
World Events — December 1966
Time Person of the Year — 1966
On the radio
Billboard Charts — December 21, 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 21, 1966
Ebert 4-Star Films — December 21, 1966
On the field
Sports Champions — December 21, 1966
Interested in postcards, posters or t-shirts? Leave your email and we’ll let you know.