Historical Events
- Comet Ikeya-Seki approaches perihelion, passing 450,000 kilometers from the sun.
- KTWU TV channel 11 in Topeka, KS (PBS) begins broadcasting
- Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Robert B Woodward
- Vivian Beaumont Theater (NYC) opens
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Duplanty, water polo goalkeeper (Olympics 1996), born in Palo Alto, California
- Jon Andoni Goikoetxea, Spanish soccer midfielder (36 caps Spain, 5 Basque Country; CA Osasuna, FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao), born in Pamplona, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Bill Black, American bandleader and bassist who worked with Elvis, dies of a brain tumor at 39
- Marie McDonald, American singer and actress known as "The Body Beautiful" (Promises Promises), dies of an accidental drug overdose at 42
About October 21, 1965
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Yesterday - The Beatles
#1 Song: Tears - Ken Dodd
