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January 6, 1966

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Headlines from January 6, 1966

Baker Indicted for Fraud And Evading Income Tax; Ex-Senate Aide Is Accused of Receiving $137,000 Under False Pretenses-- Lying Laid to Ex-Nevada Official Baker Is Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Fraud and Evasion of Income Taxes EX-NEVADA AIDE IS ALSO CHARGED Justice Department Informs Johnson of Action Against Ex-Senate Employe

By Fred P. Graham Special To the New York Times

'63 int with Nev ex-Lt Gov Jones recalled in which he said ex-Majority sec of US Sen R G Baker, indicted for fraud, helped him in unsuccessful attempt to get gambling franchise in Caribbean hotels

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LINDSAY SEES 'MOVEMENT' IN TRANSIT TALKS, BUT FINDS GAP STILL WIDE AFTER NEW OFFERS; MAYOR PRESSING A $40-Million Package Is Sought--Parleys Continue Today MAYOR PRESSING FOR SETTLEMENT Meets Mediators and Both Sides--New Package of $40-Million Sought

By Damon Stetson

Lindsay repts 'some movement' in talks, but gap remains wide after new offers, news conf; says he talked with Rockefeller many times, but does not know if state funds are available; Geller postpones hearing on fining unions; orders TWU call off strike against Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Auth

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of January 5, 1966, covering January 6, 1966.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Rubber Soul by The Beatles

    Rubber Soul

    The Beatles

    Last week
    60
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    3
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Sound Of Music by Soundtrack

    The Sound Of Music

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    43
  3. 3
    Album cover for Whipped Cream & Other Delights by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass

    Whipped Cream & Other Delights

    Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    35
  4. 4
    Album cover for December's Children (And Everybody's) by The Rolling Stones

    December's Children (And Everybody's)

    The Rolling Stones

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    5
  5. 5
    Album cover for !!Going Places!! by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

    !!Going Places!!

    Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    13

Notable Births

Sharon Cuneta

1966Sharon Cuneta, Filipino singer and actress[†]

Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan is a Filipino actress, singer, and television personality. Prolific in multiple fields of entertainment, she is known for playing dramatic and comedic leading roles in film and television. Her accolades include three FAMAS Awards, a Gawad Urian Award, nineteen Box Office Entertainment Awards, three PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Luna Awards.

Attilio Lombardo

1966Attilio Lombardo, Italian footballer and manager[†]

Attilio Lombardo is an Italian football manager and former player, currently assistant coach at Serie B club Sampdoria.

Notable Deaths

Jean Lurçat

1966Jean Lurçat, French painter (born 1892)[†]

Jean Lurçat was a French artist noted for his role in the revival of contemporary tapestry.

Historical Context for January 6, 1966

In 1966, the world population was approximately 3,404,041,125 people[†]