Historical Events
- Israel and West Germany establish diplomatic relations with an exchange of letters
Music History
The Rolling Stones record their smash hit single "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
Famous Birthdays
- Nína Margrét Grímsdóttir, Icelandic concert pianist and pedagogue, born in Iceland
- Stacy Wilson, Canadian ice hockey forward and captain of Team Canada (Silver medal, Olympics 1998), born in Moncton, New Brunswick
Famous Deaths
- Roger Vailland, French author (Drôle de jeu, La loi) and screenwriter, dies at 57
1965 Highlights
About May 12, 1965
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter - Herman's Hermits
- #1 Song: King Of The Road - Roger Miller