What Happened on August 18, 1965

Historical Events

  • Dutch soccer team FC Den Bosch (successor to BVV 1906 and Wilhelmina 1890) is established at 's-Hertogenbosch

Baseball History

Hank Aaron loses a HR, because he hit it out of batter's box

Baseball History

Orioles' Brooks Robinson hits into his third career triple play (tying George Sisler, Deacon McGuire and Joe Start)


Famous Birthdays

  • Jim Florentine, American comedian, born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Kōji Kikkawa, Japanese rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor, born in Hiroshima, Japan

About August 18, 1965

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
  • UK #1 Song: Help! - The Beatles