What Happened on March 23, 1965

Historical Events

  • Gemini 3 launched, 1st US 2-man space flight (Grissom & Young)
  • Moroccan army shoots on demonstrators, about 100 killed

Famous Birthdays

  • Dante Jones, NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos)
  • Daren Puppa, Kirkland Lake, NHL goalie (Tampa Bay Lightning)
  • Gary Whitehead, American poet
  • Marti Pellow [Mark McLachlan], Scottish pop singer, and musical theater performer (Wet, Wet, Wet - "Love Is All Around"), born in Clydebank, Scotland
  • Richard Grieco, Waterton NY, actor (21 Jump Street, Booker)
  • Wayne Presley, NHL right wing (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Detroit, Michigan

Famous Deaths

  • Mae Murray, actress (Bachelor Apartment), dies of heart ailment at 75
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About March 23, 1965

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: The Last Time - The Rolling Stones