What Happened on December 6, 1965

Historical Events

  • 2 trucks crash into a crowd of dancers in Sotouboua Togo, kills 125
  • Pakistan's Islamic Ideology Advisory Committee recommends that Islamic Studies be made a compulsory subject for Muslim students from primary to graduate level.

Famous Birthdays

  • Gordon Durie, Scottish footballer, born in Paisley, Scotland
Born in 1965

Famous Deaths

  • Alberto Vaccari, Italian Jesuit, and old testament scholar, dies at 90
1965 Highlights

About December 6, 1965

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 3 months and 22 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: The Carnival Is Over - Seekers