Historical Events
Whipped Cream & Other Delights
"Whipped Cream & Other Delights", fourth full album by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass Band, is released
- 1st all news radio station (WINS 1010 AM in NYC) begins operating
- 69th Boston Marathon won by Morio Shigematsu of Japan in race record 2:16:33
- At a cost of $20,000, the outer Astrodome ceiling is painted because of sun's glare, this causes the grass to die
- T.A.M.I. Show premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Lilya Zilberstein, Russian concert pianist (Busoni Prize, 1987), born in Moscow, USSR
- Marion "Suge" Knight, American record producer, and label executive (Death Row Records), born in Compton, California
- Natalie Dessay, French soprano and actress, born in Lyon, France
Famous Deaths
- George Davis, Flemish actor (Private Lives, Devil May Care), dies at 75
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About April 19, 1965
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Game Of Love - Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
#1 Song: Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
