Historical Events
"Thunderball"
"Thunderball", 4th James Bond film starring Sean Connery and Claudine Auger premieres in Tokyo, Japan
- CBS purchases NFL TV rights for 1966-68 at $18.8 million per year
"My World is Empty Without You"
The Supremes release single "My World is Empty Without You"
Famous Birthdays
- (Bryan) "Dexter" Holland, American rock singer-songwriter (The Offspring), born in Garden Grove, California
Famous Deaths
- Kōsaku Yamada, Japanese composer (Nagauta Symphony), and conductor, dies of a heart attack at 79
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About December 29, 1965
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Sound Of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
- #1 Song: Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out - The Beatles