What Happened on August 26, 1965

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Duncum, Jr., American wrestler, born in Amarillo, Texas (d. 2000)
  • Chris Burke, American actor with down syndrome (Corky-Life Goes On), born in Point Lookout, New York
  • Jon Hensley, American actor (Holden Snyder-As the World Turns), born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Famous Weddings

Henry Hill

Mobster and FBI informant Henry Hill (22) weds Karen Friedman in North Carolina; separate in 1989; divorce in 2002

Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About August 26, 1965

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher