What Happened on October 21, 1965

Historical Events

  • Comet Ikeya-Seki approaches perihelion, passing 450,000 kilometers from the sun.
  • KTWU TV channel 11 in Topeka, KS (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Robert B Woodward
  • Vivian Beaumont Theater (NYC) opens
1965 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Jon Andoni Goikoetxea, Spanish soccer midfielder (36 caps Spain, 5 Basque Country; CA Osasuna, FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao), born in Pamplona, Spain
Born in 1965

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Black, American bandleader and bassist who worked with Elvis, dies of a brain tumor at 39
  • Marie McDonald, American singer and actress known as "The Body Beautiful" (Promises Promises), dies of an accidental drug overdose at 42
1965 Highlights

About October 21, 1965

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Yesterday - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Tears - Ken Dodd