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Experts have potentially discovered remnants of the Luna 9, the first man-made object to achieve a soft landing on the Moon, which provided crucial images of the lunar surface in 1966.

The article marks the 60th anniversary of the overthrow of Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, by a coup d'état on February 24, 1966, highlighting the event's significant national and continental repercussions.

Bad Bunny honored football legend Pelé by wearing his jacket from the 1966 World Cup during a concert in São Paulo.

The article reflects on the tragic history of the Lufthansa Flight 005 crash in 1966, drawing parallels with the Superga tragedy involving the Grande Torino football team.

Prosecutors have formally charged a 1966-born individual with murder following a shooting incident in Pikku Huopalahti, Helsinki, last autumn.

The Jules Rimet trophy, stolen before the 1966 World Cup, was remarkably recovered by a dog named 'Pickles', which became a national hero in England.

RAF veteran Chris Dennis, 80, expresses his frustration at being denied LGBT reparations due to being discharged from the military in 1966 for being gay.

The burial ceremony for Camilo Torres, a Colombian priest who died in combat in 1966, faces delays due to bureaucratic obstacles involving legal, search, and university institutions.

The history of World Cup mascots began in 1966 with Lion Willie and continues with the introduction of Maple, Zayu, and Clutch for the 2026 World Cup.

The article discusses Spain's historical efforts to develop nuclear capabilities under Franco's regime, highlighting the 1966 incident in Palomares.

The article discusses the origins and divisions of the Super Bowl era, starting from its inception on June 8, 1966.

Kurt Cobain's iconic 1966 Fender Mustang, played in 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', is set to be auctioned next month, with estimates suggesting it could fetch up to $5 million.

In March, an auction will feature instruments and original items that shaped rock and pop history, including a 1966 Fender Mustang guitar played by Kurt Cobain.

The Indian government is introducing the Seeds Act 2025 to replace the outdated Seeds Act of 1966, aiming to enhance the regulation of seed production, distribution, and quality in agriculture while promoting transparency and preserving traditional farming methods.

The World Cup 2026 is approaching with fixtures set, tickets on sale, and England hoping to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their 1966 victory under head coach Thomas Tuchel.

The article recounts the tragic death of Jarmo Wasama, a star ice hockey player from Finland, who died in a tractor accident on February 2, 1966, after being named the best player in a match the previous night.

On February 3, 1966, the Luna 9 probe made history as the first human creation to softly land on the moon's surface in the Ocean of Storms, although the first images were published by Western press due to British scientists' actions before Moscow could release them.

The late actress Jenny Karezi is honored with an unpublished photo from 1966 on the anniversary of her birth by Studio Kleisthenis.

In January 1966, a mild sentence of 600 Marks for a Nürnberger prosecutor involved in a hit-and-run incident sparked outrage, with significant involvement from Hans Sachs from the TV quiz "What Am I?", but ultimately the popular prosecutor lost the case.

An underground school in Kyiv, functioning without a license and using outdated Soviet textbooks, is described by its principal as a "family club."

An unpublished photo of actors Maro Kontou, Giorgos Konstantinou, and Nikos Rizos during the cutting of vasilopita in 1966 has been shared on the official Instagram account of Studio Cleisthenes.

Paschalis reflects on the year 1966 as a pivotal time when his band, the Olympians, revolutionized Greek music with their unique style and lyrics.