60 years is a long time, but how much has stuck? In the 1966 history quiz, we challenge your memory. From political quakes to cultural milestones, everything is included. Will you join in?
In the 1966 history quiz , we take a closer look at the past 60 years ago. There were great moments of entertainment back then, such as the Eurovision Song Contest, which was still called the Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson. An Austrian singer made history that year by finally winning after two previous attempts. You probably know the melody of this timeless classic that laid the foundation for his unprecedented global career. Remember exactly which song Udo Jürgens used to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 1966 to prove your knowledge of the music world 60 years ago.
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In the world of sport, 1966 remains a landmark year, above all because of a legendary tournament in the motherland of sport. Soccer unforgettable. The final at Wembley Stadium between England and Germany has gone down in history because of the controversial goal. One defender stood out as a leader and became an icon of English soccer. Think for a moment about who captained the England national team to victory in the 1966 World Cup. This answer is an absolute must for any sports fan looking back over the last 60 years. Do you know?
In political terms, 60 years ago the world was the scene of radical upheavals that shook the Asian continent in particular. In the summer of 1966, a movement began that would completely change the social fabric of China. It was about the ruthless enforcement of an ideological line, in which young people in particular were mobilized to take action against perceived enemies of the revolution . The resulting violence shaped an entire generation. In the summer of 1966, the Cultural Revolution began in China: who organized a wave of terror and thus consolidated the absolute position of power of a communist dictator?
This 1966 history quiz shows you just how diverse the world was 60 years ago. Not only on Earth, but also in space, boundaries were pushed in 1966 as the race to the moon entered its decisive phase. Long before a human set foot on the satellite, unmanned missions had to determine whether it was even possible to land safely on the dusty surface. NASA achieved a groundbreaking mission in early summer, when a technical masterpiece touched down gently in Oceanus Procellarum and sent the first high-resolution images to Earth. Which US space probe landed on the moon on June 2, 1966, paving the way for the later Apollo missions? Whoever correctly assigns this pioneering technical achievement demonstrates real expertise in the field of space history from 60 years ago.
Are you ready to travel back in time? Start the 1966 history quiz now and show us what you know about the time 60 years ago!
07. February 26, 11:00 – Isabell Slisz
