What Happened on August 7, 1965

Historical Events

Agreement of Interest

Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore signs a separation agreement with Malaysia, after 2 years of political union

Famous Birthdays

  • Elizabeth Manley, Canadian figure skater (Olympic silver, 1988), born in Quinte West, Ontario
  • Johnny Solinger, American rock singer-songwriter (Skid Row, 1999 -2015), born in Dallas, Texas (d. 2021)
  • Raúl Malo, American singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer (The Mavericks), born in Miami, Florida
Born in 1965
1965 Highlights

About August 7, 1965

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'm Henry VIII, I Am - Herman's Hermits
  • UK #1 Song: Help! - The Beatles