July 1966

Friday 01:

First colour television transmission in Canada, from Toronto.

Monday 04:

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act into United States law. The act goes into effect the next year.

Wednesday 06:

Malawi becomes a republic.

Friday 08:

King Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi was deposed by his son Prince Charles Ndizi.

Thursday 14:

1966 - A fire at a mental hospital in Guatemala City kills 225.

Monday 18:

Gemini 10 launched.

Tuesday 26:

Lord Gardiner issues the Practice Statement in the House of Lords stating that the House is not bound to follow its own previous precedent.

Saturday 30:

At Wembley Stadium, host England wins the Football World Cup, beating Germany 4 to 2.