3 February 1966First Lunar Soft LandingGeorgy Nikolayevich Babakin
The achievement marks first lunar soft landing as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Historical records for Russia in 1966, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The achievement marks first lunar soft landing as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Leads design work for Luna 9, the first spacecraft to land softly on the Moon.
Kerensky continues political activity connected with anti-bolshevik activity.
Meets Harold Wilson during British efforts to explore Vietnam peace diplomacy
Arrested for being a disident, imprisoned 1966-1970
A dissident writer who goes on trial, the trial signifies the end of a Russian "thaw"
Trial of dissident writer Angrei Siniavskii
The unmanned Venus 3 touches down on Venus
The achievement marks first lunar satellite as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Leads the programme placing Luna 10 into lunar orbit.
Leads the Twenty-Third Party Congress as the title General Secretary is restored.
The achievement marks caspian sea monster as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Directs the first flight of the large KM ground-effect vehicle.
Begins recording extensive autobiographical recollections at his state dacha after several years in enforced retirement.
Appointed Member of Central Committee
Appointed Candidate Member of Central Committee
The Eighth Five-Year Plan begins under Brezhnev's leadership, emphasizing industrial expansion and economic stability.
Publication of "Fantastic Voyage"
Receives his first Hero of the Soviet Union title during his early years as party leader.
Takes the restored title of General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Malyshev's project teams install generating units and water conduits for hydroelectric production.
The regional economic councils created during the Khrushchev period are abolished as central ministries regain authority.
A dissident writer who goes on trial
Discusses Vietnam with US officials during the escalation of the war
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