What Happened on September 9, 1965

Historical Events

Event of Interest

François Mitterrand nominated for French presidency

Baseball Record

LA Dodgers future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax throws his 4th career no-hitter and first perfect game in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium

  • Tibet is made an autonomous region of China

Famous Birthdays

  • Brenda Epperson, American actress (Ashley Abbott-Young & Restless), born in North Hollywood, California
  • Dan Majerle, American NBA guard (Miami Heat), born in Traverse City, Michigan
  • Todd Zeile, American baseball infielder (St. Louis Cardinals, LA Dodgers, Texas Rangers, NY Mets) and broadcaster (SportsNet New York), born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • Julián Antonio Carillo Trujillo, Mexican violinist, conductor and composer (D.W. Griffith's Intolerance), and music theorist (Sonido 13 / The Thirteenth Sound), dies at 90
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About September 9, 1965

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 7 months and 20 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