November 1966

Wednesday 02:

The Cuban Adjustment Act enters force, allowing 123,000 Cubans the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in the United States.

Friday 04:

Two-thirds of Florence, Italy is submerged as the Arno and Po rivers flood; 113 people die, 30,000 are rendered homeless, and countless Renaissance artworks and books are destroyed.

Tuesday 08:

Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African American elected to the United States Senate.

Friday 11:

NASA launches spaceship Gemini 12.

Tuesday 15:

Gemini program: Gemini 12 splashes down safely in the Atlantic Ocean.

Sunday 20:

Cabaret opens at the Imperial Theatre, New York

Wednesday 30:

Barbados becomes independent.