What Happened on September 26, 1965

Historical Events

LPGA Championship

LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Stardust CC: Sandra Haynie wins by 1 stroke from Clifford Ann Creed

  • Minnesota gains its 1st AL pennant by defeating Washington, 2-1

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexandra Lencastre, Portuguese actress, born in Lisbon, Portugal

Jill Soloway (58 years old)

American writer and director (Afternoon Delight), born in Chicago, Illinois

Petro Poroshenko (58 years old)

Ukrainian candy maker, businessman and President of Ukraine (2014-19), born in Bolhrad, Ukraine, Soviet Union


Famous Deaths

  • James Fitzmaurice, Irish aviation pioneer (b. 1898)
  • Otto Nothling, Australian rugby union player and cricketer (did next to nothling in Aust), dies at 65
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About September 26, 1965

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hang On Sloopy - The McCoys
  • UK #1 Song: Tears - Ken Dodd