Historical Events
- South Africa worker's union leader Henry Fazzie sentenced to 10 years
- Syncom 3, 1st geosynchronous communications satellite, passes from civilian to military control
Famous Birthdays
- John "Jumbo" Elliott, American College Football HOF offensive tackle (Uni of Michigan; Super Bowl 1990, Pro Bowl 1993 NY Giants; NY Jets), born in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
- Mark Jackson, American basketball guard (NBA All-Star 1989; Rookie of the Year 1988; NY Knicks), coach (Golden State Warriors) and broadcaster (ESPN), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Peter O'Toole, Irish pop bassist (Hothouse Flowers - "People"; "Thing Of Beauty"), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Robert Steadman, English composer, born in Chiswick, London
Famous Deaths
Harry Crerar (1888-1965)
Canadian WWI and WWII general (First Canadian Army), dies at 76
- Helena Rubinstein, Polish-born American cosmetics manufacturer, dies at 92
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About April 1, 1965
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
#1 Song: The Last Time - The Rolling Stones
