What Happened on November 14, 1965

Historical Events

  • George Abbott Theater (Adelphi, 54 St) at 152 W 54th NYC, demolished
  • KCST TV channel 39 in San Diego, CA (NBC) begins broadcasting
  • Marian Grudeff and Raymond Jessel's musical "Baker Street", loosely based on Sherlock Holmes' tales, closes at the Martin Beck Theater, NYC, after 313 performances
  • US government sends 90,000 soldiers to Vietnam

Famous Weddings

Judy Garland

American singer and actress Judy Garland (43) weds American actor Mark Herron (37); divorce in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • Dawn Powell, American writer (Turn, Magic Wheel), dies at 68
  • George Bissett, South African cricketer (25 wickets in 4 Tests for South Africa), dies at 60
  • Russell Collins, American actor (Niagara, Close Up, Shockproof), dies at 68
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About November 14, 1965

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Hear A Symphony - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: Get Off Of My Cloud - The Rolling Stones