What Happened on August 8, 1965

Famous Birthdays

  • Aaron Abeyta, American musician
  • Akitoshi Saito, Japanese wrestler (NJPW, born in Sendai, Japan
  • Angus Fraser, English cricketer (England right-arm pace bowler)
  • Kate Langbroek, Australian media personality

Famous Deaths

  • Olga Fastrová, Czech writer and editor (National Policy), dies at 89

Shirley Jackson (1916-1965)

American author (Road Through the Wall), dies at 45


Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About August 8, 1965

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 8 months and 21 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