What Happened on April 29, 1965

Historical Events

  • Australian government announces it would send troops to Vietnam

Music History

Canadian folk singer-songwriter Joni Anderson (soon to be known as Joni Mitchell) meets American folk singer and future husband Chuck Mitchell at a gig in Toronto, Ontario

  • Earthquake hits Seattle; 5 die
  • Malta becomes 18th member of Council of Europe

About April 29, 1965

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 11 months and 29 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