What Happened on January 17, 1965

Famous Birthdays

  • Nikos Nioplias, Greek footballer, born in Galatini, Greece
  • Sylvain Turgeon, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Rouyn-Noranda, Canada
Born in 1965

Famous Deaths

  • Hans Marchwitza, German writer and communist, dies at 75
1965 Highlights

About January 17, 1965

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Downtown - Petula Clark
  • UK #1 Song: Yeh Yeh - Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames