What Happened on July 5, 1965

Historical Events

Music History

Greek-American soprano Maria Callas makes her final opera stage appearance in the title role of Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" at Convent Garden, London, England

Famous Birthdays

  • Eyran Katsenelenbogen, Israeli jazz pianist (88 Fingers), born in Israel
  • Kathryn Erbe, American actress (Detective Alexandra Eames-Law & Order: Criminal Intent), born in Newton, Massachusetts

Famous Deaths

  • Porfirio Rubirosa, Dominican race car driver, diplomat and international playboy, dies when he crashes his Ferrari into a tree at 56
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About July 5, 1965

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
  • UK #1 Song: I'm Alive - The Hollies