Historical Events
- India & Pakistan forces engage in a border fight
Famous Deaths
- Erik A. Blomberg, Swedish art historian, poet and author, dies at 70
- Jack Durston, English cricket fast bowler (1 Test, 5 wickets; Middlesex CCC) and soccer goalkeeper (Queens Park Rangers, Brentford), dies at 71
- Lars Hanson, Swedish actor (Flesh & Devil), dies after illness at 78
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About April 8, 1965
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm Telling You Now - Freddie And The Dreamers
#1 Song: Concrete And Clay - Unit Four Plus Two
