What Happened on November 20, 1965

Historical Events

  • Cyril Ornadel and Leslie Bricusse's musical "Pickwick", based on Charles Dickens' novel "The Pickwick Papers', featuring Harry Secombe and Charlotte Rae, closes at 46th St Theater, NYC, after 56 performances
  • UN Security council calls for boycott of Rhodesia
  • WCNY TV channel 24 in Syracuse, NY (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew Stewart, American CFL defensive tackle (Toronto Argonauts), born in Kingston, Jamaica
  • Mike D [Diamond], American rap vocalist (Beastie Boys - "You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party"), born in New York City
  • Yoshiki Hayashi, Japanese musician (X Japan), born in Tateyama, Chiba, Japan

About November 20, 1965

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 12 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: The Carnival Is Over - Seekers