Wednesday 4 August 1965
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Leo (see planets position on August 4, 1965). The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Fredrik Reinfeldt and Dennis Lehane.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to I'm Henry VIII, I Am by Herman's Hermits.
In UK Help! by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits.
That Funny Feeling, directed by Richard Thorpe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965
while Don'T Stop The Carnival by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Police Patrol.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
Famous Birthdays:
- Fredrik Reinfeldt: Swedish soldier and politician 42nd Prime Minister of Sweden.
- Dennis Lehane: American author of mysteries and crime novels.
- James Tupper: Canadian actor and screenwriter.
- Michael Skibbe: German footballer and manager.
- Amelia Campbell
- Crystal Chappell in Silver Spring: Maryland, USA; actress (Carly - Days of Our Lives).
- Wayne Pacelle: American humanitarian and author.
- Trena Trice: WNBA forward / center (NY Liberty).
- Terri Carrington: American jazz musician, singer, and composer, bandleader and producer.
- Adam Afriyie: English businessman and politician.
- Crystal Chappell: American actress director producer and screenwriter.
Facts:
- Cook Islands enters into free association with New Zealand
- The Constitution of Cook Islands comes into force, giving the Cook Islands self-governing status within New Zealand.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1965?
- LIFE: Mickey Mantle baseball
- Time: Self portrait of artist Marc Chagall.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7933
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1965
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 1965 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- I'm Henry VIII, I Am - Herman's Hermits
- The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
- Tom Jones - What's New Pussycat
- Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Save Your Heart For Me
- Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
- Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
- The Dave Clark Five - I Like It Like That
- Cara-Mia - Jay and the Americans
- Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
- Patty Duke - Don't Just Stand There
Top #10 R&B songs
- Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour
- Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
- Solomon Burke - Tonight's The Night
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
- The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears
- Billy Stewart - Sitting In The Park
- Lee Dorsey - Ride Your Pony
- Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
- Billy Butler & The Chanters - I Can't Work No Longer
- Baby Washington - Only Those In Love
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Beatles - Help!
- Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
- We Gotta Get Out Of This Place - The Animals
- The Fortunes - You've Got Your Troubles
- The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Don'T Stop The Carnival
It's every parrothead's dream: to leave behind the rat race of the workaday world and start life all over again amidst the cool breezes, sun-drenched colors, and rum-laced drinks of a
More infoJournal Of A Soul
No other pope of this century has aroused so much interest and universal affection throughout the world as has Pope John XXIII.
More infoIs Paris Burning?
From the bestselling author of The City of Joy comes the dramatic story of the Allied liberation of Paris. Is Paris Burning?
More infoUp The Down Staircase
Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase is one of the best-loved novels of our time. It has been translated into sixteen languages, made into a prize-winning motion picture, and staged as a play at high schools all over the United ...
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