What Happened on February 7, 1965

Historical Events

Harrison's Tonsils

George Harrison's tonsils removed

  • Operations begin at Grupo Folklorico Antiyano on Curacao
  • US begins regular bombing & strafing of North Vietnam
  • WVIZ TV channel 25 in Cleveland, Ohio (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

Chris Rock (59 years old)

American Grammy and Emmy Award-winning comedian (SNL, 0990-93; CB4; Everybody Hates Chris), and film maker, born in Andrews, South Carolina

  • Jason Gedrick, American actor (Heavenly Kid, Class of '96), born in Chicago, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Nance O'Neil, American actor (Cimarron, Royal Bed, Rogue Song), dies at 90
  • Viola Desmond, Canadian businesswoman and civil rights activist (first woman on a Canadian banknote), dies at 50 [1]
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About February 7, 1965

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - The Righteous Brothers
  • UK #1 Song: You've Lost That Loving Feelin' - Righteous Brothers