What Happened on December 18, 1965

Historical Events

  • "La Grusse Valise" closes at 54th St Theater NYC after 7 performances

Gemini 7 Slashes Down

Frank Borman and Jim Lovell splash down in the Atlantic after two week Gemini 7 mission

  • Kenneth LeBel jumps 17 barrels on ice skates

Famous Birthdays

  • Mick Collins, American punk rocker (The Gories; The Dirtbombs), born in Detroit, Michigan
  • Tommy Davidson, American actor (In Living Color), born in Greenville, Mississippi
  • Willie Blair, American pitcher (San Diego Padres), born in Paintsville, Kentucky

About December 18, 1965

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - The Byrds
  • UK #1 Song: Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out - The Beatles