Historical Events
- Senator Everett Dirksen introduces a bill to make marigold the American natonal flower (it does not pass)
- Star of India returned to American Museum of Natural History
Famous Birthdays
- Champaka Ramanayake, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan opening bowler), born in Galle, Sri Lanka
- Eric Wohlberg, Canadian cyclist (Olympics 1996), born in Greater Sudbury, Canada
- Michelle Forbes [Guajardo], American actress (True Blood, Guiding Light, Star Trek: The Next Generation), born in Austin, Texas
- Rossen Milanov, Bulgarian conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra, 2000-11; Princeton Symphony, 2009-present; Columbus, 2015-present), born in Sofia, Bulgaria
Famous Deaths
- Albert Asher, New Zealand dual-code rugby union and rugby league winger (RU 11 caps; RL Australasia 2 Tests, NZ 1), dies at 85
- Aloÿs-Henri-Gérard Fornerod, Swiss composer, dies at 74
About January 8, 1965
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Feel Fine - The Beatles
#1 Song: Yeh Yeh - Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames
