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 Annette Renee Peters [nee Hand] in Reno.
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.
The Collector, directed by William Wyler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965
while My Shadow Ran Fast by Bill Sands was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Pet Pals.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 31 May 1965 ?
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.
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
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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
Top #10 R&B songs
- Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
- The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again
- Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
- Fred Hughes - Oo Wee Baby, I Love You
- Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)
- Gene Chandler - Nothing Can Stop Me
- Marvin Gaye - I'll Be Doggone
- The Temptations - It's Growing
- Little Milton - We're Gonna Make It
- The Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
My Shadow Ran Fast
Who is Bill Sands? As a youngster, he was a violent, law-breaking, convention-defying young thug. He would probably have committed murder had he not been stopped.
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