Historical Events
NFL Record
Chicago halfback Gale Sayers ties NFL record for most touchdowns in a game with 6 in 61–20 victory over San Francisco 49ers at Wrigley Field

Gale Sayers
- Doug Walters makes maiden Test ton in 1st Test, goes on to 155
- The Beatles' last concert in Great Britain (Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales)
- Vivian Beaumont Theater opens at 65th St & Amsterdam Ave NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Laurie Grover-Tavares, American biathlete (Olympics 1994), born in Newark, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Lee, American actor (Song of the South, The Amos 'n' Andy Show), dies from a heart attack at 67
1965 Highlights
About December 12, 1965
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius