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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in October 1965.
The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on October 1965: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of October 1965?


Events

  • 01 Oct 1965 Failed coup under lt col Untung in Indonesia
  • 02 Oct 1965 Dodgers beat Braves to clinch NL pennant
  • 03 Oct 1965 Cubs tie major league record of 3 triple plays in a season
  • 04 Oct 1965 Pickwick opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 56 performances
  • 05 Oct 1965 Chuck Linster performs 6,006 consecutive push-ups.
  • 06 Oct 1965 Supremes release I Hear a Symphony
  • 07 Oct 1965 Charles Linster does 6,006 consecutive push-ups
  • 08 Oct 1965 Djakarta Moslems set fire to PKI-headquarter
  • 10 Oct 1965 Drat! - The Cat! opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 8 performances
  • 13 Oct 1965 Congo President Joseph Kasavubu fires Prime Minister Moise Tshombe and forms a provisional government, with Evariste Kimba in a leading position.
  • 14 Oct 1965 Joe Engle in X-15 reaches 80 km
  • 15 Oct 1965 WEMT (now WVII) TV channel 7 in Bangor, ME (ABC) begins broadcasting
  • 16 Oct 1965 Drat! - The Cat! closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 8 performances
  • 17 Oct 1965 On A Clear Day You Can See Forever opens in NYC for 280 performances
  • 18 Oct 1965 The Indonesian government outlaws the Communist Party of Indonesia.
  • 20 Oct 1965 19th NHL All-Star Game: All-Stars beat Montreal 5-2 at Montreal
  • 21 Oct 1965 KTWU TV channel 11 in Topeka, KS (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • 24 Oct 1965 Marlene Hagge wins LPGA Phoenix Thunderbirds Golf Tournament
  • 25 Oct 1965 Rolling Stones release "Get Off of My Cloud".
  • 26 Oct 1965 Beatles receive MBEs at Buckingham Palace
  • 27 Oct 1965 WCFT TV channel 33 in Tuscaloosa, AL (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • 28 Oct 1965 In St. Louis, Missouri, construction is completed on the Gateway Arch, a 630-foot-high parabola of stainless steel. The arch was erected to commemorate President Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
  • 30 Oct 1965 Clifford Ann Creed wins LPGA Las Cruces Golf Open
  • 04 Oct 1965 Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.
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Music charts

Which were the top hits in October 1965?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Hang On Sloopy
  2. - Yesterday
  3. - Eve Of Destruction
  4. - Treat Her Right
  5. - A Lover's Concerto

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Tears
  2. - Get Off Of My Cloud
  3. - Almost There
  4. - If You Gotta Go Go Now
  5. - Yesterday Man

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in October 1965?

My Twelve Years With John F. Kennedy by Evelyn Lincoln

My Twelve Years With John F. Kennedy

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An up-close-and-personal biography of John F. Kennedy, the president who still captures the hearts of many Americans, as well as people around the world. It was written by his personal secretary for 12 years and was used as source material …

Never Call Retreat by Bruce Catton

Never Call Retreat

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"A stunning stylist. . . a first-rate historian. The ability to be familiar with Civil War subject matter through years of study and superior narrative skills than any other Civil War historians is a great advantage.

A Gift Of Prophecy by Ruth Montgomery

A Gift Of Prophecy

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The story of Jeane Dixon, the remarkable prophet who foresaw: President John F. Kennedy's assassination and the identity of his killer; Teddy Kennedy’s accident; the Gift of Prophecy

The Looking Glass War by John Le Carre

The Looking Glass War

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The New York Times bestseller author of A Delicate truth and Our Kind of Traitor. This film will soon be a major motion movie starring Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris as well as Stellan Skarsgard, Damian Lewis and Stellan Skrsgard.

Games People Play by Eric Berne

Games People Play

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Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.