What Happened on January 26, 1965

Historical Events

  • South Vietnam military coup under general Nguyen Khanh

Famous Birthdays

  • Allison Hossack, Canadian actress (Olivia-Another World), born in Steinbach, Canada
  • Kevin McCarthy, American politician (Rep-R-California 2007-), born in Bakersfield, California
  • Natalia Yurchenko, Russian gymnast, (World C'ship gold USSR team, all-round 1983, team 1985), born in Norilsk, Russia
  • Thomas Ă–stros, Swedish politician, born in Malmberget, Sweden
Born in 1965

Famous Deaths

  • Ali Mansoer, premier of Persia, murdered
1965 Highlights

About January 26, 1965

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Downtown - Petula Clark
  • UK #1 Song: Go Now - The Moody Blues