Historical Events
- First US combat forces arrive in Vietnam, on the beaches of Da Nang
Famous Birthdays
- Fátima Lopes, Portuguese fashion designer
- Kenny Smith, NBA guard (Houston Rockets)
Famous Deaths
- Esther Howard, actress (Detour), dies of a heart attack at 72
- Tadd Dameron, American jazz pianist, composer ("If You Could See Me Now"; "Lady Bird"), arranger (Count Basie, Jimmie Lunceford, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Eckstine) and bandleader, dies of cancer at 48
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About March 8, 1965
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eight Days A Week - The Beatles
#1 Song: It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
