What Happened on November 16, 1965

Historical Events

  • Venera 3 launched, 1st to land on another planet (crashes into Venus)
  • Walt Disney launches Epcot Center: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow

Famous Birthdays

  • Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Italian-French actress, screenwriter and film director (A Castle in Italy, Normal People), born in Turin, Italy
Born in 1965

Famous Deaths

  • Alexander King, author (Jack Paar Show), dies at 66
  • Harry Blackstone Sr., American magician, dies at 80
  • William Thomas Cosgrave, President of the Irish Free State, dies at 85
1965 Highlights

About November 16, 1965

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Hear A Symphony - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: Get Off Of My Cloud - The Rolling Stones