What Happened on April 5, 1965

Historical Events

Academy Awards

37th Academy Awards: "My Fair Lady", Rex Harrison (My Fair Lady) & Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins) win

  • Lava Lamp Day celebrated
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

  • Adrie Bogers, Dutch soccer defender (RKC Waalwijk) and manager (NEC Nijmegen, Sparta Rotterdam, NAC Breda), born in Breda, Netherlands

About April 5, 1965

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'm Telling You Now - Freddie And The Dreamers
  • UK #1 Song: Concrete And Clay - Unit Four Plus Two