What Happened on March 7, 1965

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Alabama state troopers and 600 black protesters clash in Selma during "Bloody Sunday", protesters, including future congressman John Lewis beaten and hospitalized

  • Bruce Taylor takes 5-86 in debut innings for NZ after ton
  • Christian-democrats win parliament in Chile

Famous Birthdays

  • Cameron Daddo, Australian actor (Brian Petersen-Models Inc), born in Melbourne, Victoria
  • Jack Armstrong, American baseball player, born in Englewood, New Jersey
  • Jesper Parnevik, Swedish golfer (Ryder Cup 1997, 99, 2002; British Open 2004, 07 runner-up), born in Stockholm, Sweden
  • Steve Beuerlein, American NFL quarterback (Jacksonville Jaguars, Car Panthers), born in Hollywood, California
  • [Willie] Flipper Anderson, NFL wide receiver (Indianapolis Colts), born in Paulsboro, New Jersey

About March 7, 1965

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Eight Days A Week - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones