Historical Events
Music Premiere
1st performance of Walter Piston's 8th Symphony (his last), by the Boston Symphony, conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
- Ernie Terrell beats Eddie Machen by unanimous points decision over 15 rounds in Chicago, Illinois to win vacant WBA heavyweight boxing title
- March Intifada: A Leftist uprising erupts in Bahrain against British colonial presence
Famous Deaths
- Chen Cheng, Chinese politician (b. 1897)
- John "Pepper" Martin, American baseball utility (MLB All-Star 1933–35, 37; World Series 1931, 34; NL stolen base leader 1933, 34, 36; St. Louis Cardinals), dies of a heart attack at 61
About March 5, 1965
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Girl - The Temptations
#1 Song: It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
