Famous Birthdays
- Johnny Rzeznik, American singer, songwriter and guitarist (Goo Goo Dolls), born in Buffalo, New York
- Wayne Smith, Jamaican reggae musician (Under Mi Sleng Teng), born in Kingston, Jamaica
Famous Deaths
Joseph Erlanger
Joseph Erlanger, American physiologist (shock therapy-Nobel 1944), dies of heart disease at 91
1965 Highlights
About December 5, 1965
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - The Byrds
#1 Song: The Carnival Is Over - Seekers