What Happened on January 16, 1965

Historical Events

  • "Oh What a Lovely War" closes at Broadhurst NYC after 125 performances
  • "Outer Limits" last airs on ABC-TV
  • 4th AFL All Star Game, Jeppeson Stadium, Houston: Western Division beats Eastern Division, 38-14; MVPs: Keith Lincoln, LA Chargers, RB; Willie Brown, Denver Broncos, DB
  • The Searchers' "Love Potion Number 9" peaks at #3
  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

About January 16, 1965

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Come See About Me - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: Yeh Yeh - Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames