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November 5, 1966

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Headlines from November 5, 1966

Brunet Couple Forbidden to Adopt a Blond Girl, 4; Brunet Couple Cannot Adopt Blonde

By Edith Evans Asbury

Ulster County, NY, Welfare Comr Fitzsimmons bars adoption of blond girl, 4 1/2, by Ital-Amer foster parents, M Liuni and wife, who have cared for her since infancy; cites their brunet coloring, ethnic background and age (48); welfare officials rept child is healthy and well-adjusted; family illus; Family Ct Judge Elwyn orders child surrendered; Liunis appeal; aided by Repr Re snick, NYC Adoptive Parents Com and neighbors

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NIXON SEES BREAK IN BIP ARTISAN LINE; He Calls Johnson's Attack 'Shocking' Demands Right to Criticize War Policy NIXON SEES BREAK IN BIPARTISAN LINE

By Robert H. Phelps Special To the New York Times

Nixon says Johnson's 'shocking' attack on him has 'broken bipartisan line on Vietnam policy,' ss, Manchester and Waterville, Me; says he will continue to support Adm position of no reward for aggressors and to question handling of war; defends Repubs right to criticize; uses ss, ints and news confs to exploit Johnson attack

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of November 2, 1966, covering November 5, 1966.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Doctor Zhivago by Soundtrack

    Doctor Zhivago

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    34
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Monkees by The Monkees

    The Monkees

    The Monkees

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    5
  3. 3
    Album cover for The Supremes A' Go-Go by The Supremes

    The Supremes A' Go-Go

    The Supremes

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    7
  4. 4
    Album cover for The Mamas & The Papas by The Mamas & The Papas

    The Mamas & The Papas

    The Mamas & The Papas

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    6
  5. 5
    Album cover for Revolver by The Beatles

    Revolver

    The Beatles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    10

Notable Births

1966James Allen, English journalist and sportscaster[†]

James Allen is a British former TV commentator and journalist who is the president, Autosport Business, and F1 of Motorsport Network. He worked as Formula One commentator for ITV from 2000 to 2008, and subsequently as BBC Radio 5 Live's Formula One commentator, Formula One correspondent for the BBC and the Financial Times, and presenter for Ten Sport in Australia. He presents the podcast James Allen on F1 on the Autosport podcast network. Allen has been a trustee of the Grand Prix Trust, F1's benevolent fund, for over 25 years.

Nayim

1966Nayim, Spanish footballer and manager[†]

Mohamed Alí Amar, known as Nayim, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

1966Urmas Kirs, Estonian footballer and manager[†]

Urmas Kirs is an Estonian football manager and a retired footballer. He lastly coached the Estonian Meistriliiga club Tarvas. He played in the position of defender. Kirs spent the most of his career in Flora.

Historical Context for November 5, 1966

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