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July 27, 1966

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Headlines from July 27, 1966

Capitol Architect Under New Attack; Capitol Architect Comes Under Attack Over His Plans for New Library

By Ada Louise Huxtable

Planned James Madison Memorial Library spurs controversy as Coordinating Com names as architects same men who planned controversial extension of Capitol without consulting AIA as required by '65 law (A L Huxtable rept); AIA, Sens Monroney and Proxmire protest; Architect of Capitol J G Stewart defends move; seen victor in battle over bldg; drawing of bldg

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KENNEDY PONDERS A HANDS-OFF ROLE IN GOVERNOR RACE; Says That, in Light of Feud, He May Back No One for Democratic Nomination 'COMPLICATIONS' NOTED Charges of 'Deals' Among Candidates Cloud Poll He Took, Senator Indicates KENNEDY PONDERS SILENCE IN RACE

By Thomas P. Ronan Special To the New York Times

Kennedy uncertain on whether to endorse a candidate, news conf, Washington; cites feud effects on candidates and party; notes poll, not detailed, he recently ordered on candidates strength, issues and Rockefeller popularity; sees it unlikely that dark horse will emerge, mentions Wagner and Levitt saying both have shown no interest; lists what he requires for best candidate; sees best possible candidate, campaigning hard, able to defeat Rockefeller

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of July 27, 1966, covering July 27, 1966.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Yesterday And Today by The Beatles

    Yesterday And Today

    The Beatles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    4
  2. 2
    Album cover for Strangers In Night by Frank Sinatra

    Strangers In Night

    Frank Sinatra

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    7
  3. 3
    Album cover for Aftermath by The Rolling Stones

    Aftermath

    The Rolling Stones

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    4
  4. 4
    Album cover for What Now My Love by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

    What Now My Love

    Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    12
  5. 5
    Album cover for Lou Rawls Live by Lou Rawls

    Lou Rawls Live

    Lou Rawls

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    13

Notable Births

Steve Tilson

1966Steve Tilson, English footballer and manager[†]

Stephen Brian Tilson is an English football manager and former player.

Historical Context for July 27, 1966

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