What Happened on January 28, 1965

Historical Events

  • "The Who" make their 1st appearance on British television programme "Ready Steady Go!"

Famous Birthdays

  • Lynda Boyd, Canadian actress, born in Vancouver, British Columbia

Famous Deaths

  • Jef van Durme, Belgian composer, dies at 57
  • Maxime Weygand, French general (head of French armed forces during German Invasion of France WWII), dies at 98
  • Tich Freeman, English cricket leg-spin bowler (12 Tests, 66 wickets; Kent CCC), dies at 76
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About January 28, 1965

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 2 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Downtown - Petula Clark
  • UK #1 Song: Go Now - The Moody Blues