Historical Events
- Gemini 6 returns to Earth
- Pioneer 6 launched into solar orbit
- Taufa'ahau Tupou IV becomes King of Tonga
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Jones, outfielder (NY Mets), born in Utica, New York
- J.B. Smoove [Jerry Brooks], American actor, comedian and writer (SNL, 2003-06; Curb Your Enthusiasm), born in Plymouth, North Carolina
- Melanie Sloan, American attorney
- Moe Elewonibi, NFL/CFL tackle (Philadelphia Eagles, BC Lions)
- Romallis Ellis, lightweight boxer (Olympic bronze 1988), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Tito Schipa [Raffaele Attilio Amedeo Schipa], Italian tenor/composer (La Rondine), dies at 77
- William Somerset Maugham, English author (Razor's Edge), dies at 91
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About December 16, 1965
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - The Byrds
#1 Song: Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out - The Beatles
