Monday 31 May 1965
It was Monday, under the sign of Gemini. The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Brooke Shields and Brooke Shields in New York City.
In that special week of May people in US were listening to Help Me, Rhonda by The Beach Boys.
In UK Crying In The Chapel by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits.
Shenandoah, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965
while Journal Of A Soul by Pope John XXIII was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Meine Melodie.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- World No Tobacco Day.
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Famous Birthdays:
- Brooke Shields: American actress and model whose films include "Communion," 1977, "The Blue Lagoon," 1980, "Brenda Starr," 1989 and "Backstreet Dreams," 1990.
- Brooke Shields in New York City: New York, USA; model/actress (Blue Lagoon, Suddenly Susan).
- Annette Renee Peters [nee Hand] in Reno: Nevada, USA; 1500/3000 runner.
- Giorgos Gasparis: Greek basketball player.
- Yoko Soumi: Japanese voice actress.
Facts:
- Jim Clark becomes first foreigner in 49 years to win Indianapolis 500 car race.
- Florida International University is founded in Miami, FL.
- A coal mine explosion in Fukuoka, Japan kills 237.
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 1965 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- The Beach Boys - Help Me, Rhonda
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Wooly Bully
- The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again
- Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
- The Beatles - Ticket To Ride
- Herman's Hermits - Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter
- Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
- The Beau Brummels - Just A Little
- Roger Miller - Engine Engine #9
- Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1965?
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7924
- Life: New York Congressman John Lindsay
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Dr. Michael DeBakey -- May 28, 1965
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Journal 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.
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Fred Allen'S Letters
The distilled wit -- sometimes warmhearted, sometimes biting -- of one of the century's great comedians.
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Funeral In Berlin
A ferociously cool Cold War thriller from the author of The Ipcress File.Len Deighton’s third novel has become a classic, as compelling and suspenseful now as when it first exploded on
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