Governor Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan endorsed the campaign of conservative presidential contender Barry Goldwater in 1964. Speaking for Goldwater, Reagan stressed his belief in the importance of smaller government. He revealed his ideological motivation in a famed speech delivered on October 27, 1964: "The Founding Fathers knew a government can't control the economy without controlling people. And they knew when a government sets out to do that, it must use force and coercion to achieve its purpose. So we have come to a time for choosing." This "Time for Choosing" speech raised $1 million for Goldwater's campaign and is considered the event that launched Reagan's political career. California Republicans were impressed with Reagan's political views and charisma after his "Time for Choosing" speech and nominated him for Governor of California in 1966. In Reagan's campaign, he emphasized two main themes: "to send the welfare bums back to work," and in reference to burgeoning anti-war and anti-establishment student protests at the University of California at Berkeley, "to clean up the mess at Berkeley." Reagan was elected in November 1966, defeating two-term governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown, and was sworn in on January 2, 1967.

Caution: Cigarette Smoking May be Hazardous to Your Health

As of January 1, 1966, all cigarette packages in the United States must carry a warning message to smokers. The Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act of 1965 required the following health warning, prescribed by Congress, to be placed on all cigarette packages sold in the United States:

CAUTION: CIGARETTE SMOKING MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

This warning appeared on cigarette packs from January 1, 1966, through October 31, 1970.

I Want YouBob Dylan

"I Want You" was written and recorded by Bob Dylan. It was issued as a single in June 1966, shortly before the release of its accompanying album, Blonde on Blonde. A live version of "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" was included as the B-side. Billboard magazine noted the release of "I Want You" in its June 25 issue and predicted it would reach the Top 20. "I Want You" entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 2, 1966 at #90. It peaked at #20 on July 30, 1966.

Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)Cher

"Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" is the second single by singer-actress Cher from her second studio album The Sonny Side of Chér. The song was written by Sonny Bono and released in 1966. The song reached number three in the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The same year, the song was covered by Nancy Sinatra. The single proved successful, charting high on many national charts worldwide. In the United States, it was Cher's biggest solo hit of the 1960s, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1966.

Hooray for HazelTommy Roe

Tommy Roe continued his string of pop hits in the fall of 1966 with this follow-up to Sweet Pea. Hooray for Hazel peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late October 1966.

The More I See YouChris Montez

The More I See You, written by Harry Warren with lyrics by Mack Gordon, was published in 1945 and originally sung by Dick Haymes in the film Diamond Horseshoe. The song has been subsequently recorded by many artists over the years. Chris Montez produced the most commercially successful and well known version of the song; it peaked at #16 in June 1966. It is this version that has been used many times in movies, notably at the beginning of the famous club scene in Roman Polanski's film Frantic, starring Harrison Ford.

Listen PeopleHerman's Hermits

Listen People reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1966. The song can be heard in the film When the Boys Meet the Girls starring Connie Francis.