Historical Events
- Beatles announce their second film is titled "8 Arms to Hold You" ; later changed to "Help!"
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Hudson, South African cricket player, 1984-2000 (South Africa, 163 on debut vs WI 1992), 55), born in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Nata
- Caitlin Bilodeaux, US fencer (Olympic-92), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- John Smiley, American MLB pitcher, 1986-97 (Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and two other teams), born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Almos Alonzo Stagg, American football coach (University of Chicago), dies in California at 102
- Nancy Cunard, British writer and activist, dies at 69
- Quentin Reynolds, American newscaster (Its News to Me) and author (FBI), dies at 62
1965 Highlights
About March 17, 1965
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eight Days A Week - The Beatles
#1 Song: The Last Time - The Rolling Stones
