Historical Events
Dolby Laboratories Founded
American engineer Ray Dolby founds Dolby Laboratories in London, England
- Gene Roddenberry suggests 16 names for Star Trek Captain; they include Kirk
- WTAF TV channel 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (IND) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Hall, American rock vocalist (Stabbing Westward; The Dreaming), born in Illinois
- Ingo Schwichtenberg, German heavy metal drummer (Helloween), born in Hamburg, West Germany (d. 1995)
- Rufus Porter, American NFL linebacker (Pro Bowl 1988-89; Seattle Seahawks), born in Amite, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Eduard Jan Dijksterhuis, Dutch historian of science (biography of Archimedes), dies at 72
1965 Highlights
About May 18, 1965
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
#1 Song: Where Are You Now (My Love) - Jackie Trent
