What Happened on December 10, 1965

Historical Events

  • Dutch ends economic boycott of Rhodesia
  • Michael Leonard and Herbert Martin's musical "The Yearling" opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 3 performances
  • Test Cricket debut of Doug Walters v England at the Gabba
1965 History

Famous Birthdays

  • (Joseph) "J" Mascis, American rock singer and guitarist (Dinosaur Jr), born in Amherst, Massachusetts
  • Stephanie Morgenstern, Canadian actress and filmmaker (Remembrance), born in Geneva, Switzerland
Born in 1965

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Cowell, American pianist, composer (The Tides of Manaunaun; Aeolian Harp), and modern music promoter (New Musical Resources), dies of cancer at 68
1965 Highlights

About December 10, 1965

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - The Byrds
  • UK #1 Song: Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out - The Beatles