Historical Events
Event of Interest
Israeli Mapai-party nominates David Ben-Gurion
David Ben-Gurion
Famous Birthdays
- Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kickboxer
- Scott Shriner, American musician (Weezer)
- Tony Cottee, English footballer
Famous Deaths
- Ray Collins, American actor (Homecoming, Good Sam, Rose Marie), dies at 75
What Happened in 1965
1st Person to Walk in Space
Soviet cosmonaut Alexey Leonov conducts the first spacewalk during the Voshkod 2 mission
March 18, 1965Ali Floors The Bear in Just Two Minutes
It was the Muhammad Ali punch that few people saw, but on this day ex-champion Sonny Liston, known as The Bear, certainly felt it in a first-round sensation
May 25, 1965Singapore Leaves Malaysia
Front page of The Straits Times announcing Singapore Independence
August 9, 1965Hey, Hey – We're The Monkees
We have the formula, the music and the female fans standing by ready to scream. All we need now is four likely lads to form the band. Enter "The Monkees".
September 8, 1965
