What Happened on April 25, 1965

Historical Events

  • 19th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat LA Lakers, 4 games to 1
  • David Heneker's musical "Half a Sixpence", starring Tommy Steels, and based on H.G. Well's 1905 novel "Kipps", opens at Broadhurst Theater, NYC; runs for 511 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Eric Avery, American musician (Jane's Addiction, Deconstruction, Polar Bear), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Mark Bryant, American NBA forward and center (Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets), born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey

About April 25, 1965

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter - Herman's Hermits
  • UK #1 Song: Ticket To Ride - The Beatles