What Happened on February 17, 1965

Historical Events

  • US Ranger 8 launched, will transmit 7,137 lunar pictures

Sports History

US-Japan baseball relations suspended over Masanori Murakami dispute

Famous Birthdays

  • Clayton Prince, actor (Hairspray, Reuben-Another World), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Jim Bowie, Japanese-American baseball infielder (Oakland Athletics)

Michael Bay (59 years old)

American film director (Armageddon, Pearl Harbor), born in Los Angeles, California


Born in 1965
1965 Highlights

About February 17, 1965

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: This Diamond Ring - Gary Lewis And The Playboys
  • UK #1 Song: Tired Of Waiting For You - The Kinks