What Happened on September 4, 1965

Historical Events

  • KREZ TV channel 6 in Durango, CO (CBS/NBC) begins broadcasting
  • Rock group The Who's van is vandalized with $10,000 worth of equipment stolen; group was inside the Battersea Dogs Home, buying a guard dog at the time
  • The Beatles' single "Help!" goes #1 & stays #1 for 3 weeks

Famous Birthdays

  • Greg Fidelman, American guitarist, sound engineer (Rick Rubin productions), and record producer (Metallica)

Famous Deaths

  • Albert Schweitzer, German-French theologian and philosopher (Nobel Peace Prize 1954), dies at 90
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About September 4, 1965

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Help! - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones