1966

• 1966.0809 Robert Low’s “trick" memo

   

  

  Robert Low’s “trick" memo

  On 9 August 1966, University of Colorado Assistant Dean Robert Low wrote to E James Archer, dean of the graduate school and Thurston E Manning, vice president and dean of faculties, on the proposed UFO Study for the US Air Force.

   

   

   

• 1966.0810 SETI panel discussion

   

  

  SETI panel discussion
  On 10 August 1966, a televised panel discussion on SETI was hosted by David Susskind. The panel included Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury.

   

   

   

• 1966.0903 John Lear on CIA involvement

   

  

  John Lear on CIA involvement
  On 3 September 1966, an article by John Lear in The Saturday Review revealed the CIA’s involvement in sponsoring the Robertson Panel.

   

   

   

• 1966.0906 Music “Mr Spaceman”
  

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  On 6 September 1966, “Mr Spaceman” by The Byrds was released.

   

   

   

• 1966.0908 "Star Trek" begins

   

  

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  On 8 September 1966, the “Star Trek” television series begins broadcasting. It starred William Shatner as Captain James T Kirk.

   

   

   

   

• 1966.0909 “Lady” found dead
  

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  On 9 September 1966, “Lady” (often, incorrectly, referred to by the name “Snippy”) a horse (a 3 year old Appaloosa) was found dead near Alamosa, Colorado. One of the most famous alleged animal mutilations (often referred to as “mutes”).

  This incident is Case 49 in Isaac Koi's "Top 100" article,  since it was referred to in 54 of the books covered by that article. 

   

   

• 1966.0912 Gemini 11 sighting

   

  

  Gemini 11 sighting
  Allegedly, there was a UFO sighting on Gemini 11 on 12 September 1966 by astronauts Charles “Pete” Conrad and Richard Gordon.

  As with several other alleged astronaut sightings, a wide variety of contradictory dates are given for the alleged sighting in the various relevant sources.

   

   

• 1966.0919 Air Force Regulation 80-17

   

  

  Air Force Regulation 80-17
  On 19 September 1966, Air Force Regulation 80-17 (“AFR 80-17”) entitled “Unidentified Flying Objects” supersedes Air Force Regulation 200-2.

   

   

   

• 1966.1004 Look article on Hill abduction
  

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  On 24 January 1878, Look magazine contains first of a two-part article by John Fuller on the alleged abductions of Betty and Barney Hill.

   

   

   

• 1966.1006 Condon contract signed
  

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  On 6 October 1966, the University of Colorado signs a contract with the Air Force for the Condon study of flying saucers.

   

   

   

• 1966.1007 Condon contract announced
  

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  On 7 October 1966, the Condon committee contract was announced to press.

   

   

   

• 1966.1011 Wanaque Reservoir sighting
  

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  The Wanaque Reservoir (New Jersey) sighting involving Police Sergeant Robert (“Bobby”) Gordon occurred on 11 October 1966. This was one of a number of reports in the area during, and since, 1966

   

   

   

• 1966.1021 Hynek in Science
  

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  A letter by Dr J Allen Hynek was published in the October 1966 issue of Science magazine, stating his reasons for concluding that he “cannot dismiss the UFO phenomenon with a shrug”.

   

   

   

• 1966.1108 Air Force Regulation 80-17A

   

  

  Air Force Regulation 80-17A
  On 11 November 1966, Air Force Regulation (“AFR”) 80-17 dated 19 September 1966 was amended (by Air Force Regulation 80-17A) to accommodate the Condon study at the University of Colorado.

   

   

   

• 1966.1111 Gemini 13 sighting

   

  

  Gemini 13 sighting
  Allegedly, there was an alleged UFO sighting on Gemini 13 by astronauts Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and James Lovell on 11 November 1966.

  As with several other alleged astronaut sightings, a wide variety of contradictory dates are given for the alleged sighting in the various relevant sources.

   

   

   

• 1966.1122 Willamette Pass photo
  

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  On 22 November 1966, a photograph was purportedly taken from the Diamond Peak viewing area near the Willamette Pass, Oregon.

   

   

   

• 1966.1201 Music “CTA 102”

   

  

  Music “CTA 102”
  On 1 December 1966, “CTA 102” (written by Jim McGuinn and Bob Hippard) was recorded by The Byrds.

   

   

   

• 1966.1217 Hynek in Saturday Evening Post
  

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  On 17 December 1966, an article by Dr J Allen Hynek entitled “Are Flying Saucers Real?” was published in The Saturday Evening Post.

   

   

   

• 1966.1223 “UFO Club” nightclub

   

  

  “UFO Club” nightclub
  On 23 December 1966, the “UFO Club” nightclub was opened on Tottenham Court Road by John “Hoppy” Hopkins.