Historical Events
- The Who release single "My Generation" in UK
- US performs underground nuclear test at Amchitka Island Aleutians
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Timmons, Canadian alt-rock-folk drummer (Cowboy Junkies - "Sweet Jane"), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Steven Sweet, American heavy metal artist (Warrant - "Cherry Pie"), born in Wadsworth, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Bill McKechnie, American Baseball HOF manager (World Series 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1940 Cincinnati Reds) and coach (World Series 1948 Cleveland Indians), dies at 79
- Mehdi Am Barka, Moroccan socialist leader, murdered in Paris
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About October 29, 1965
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Yesterday - The Beatles
- #1 Song: Get Off Of My Cloud - The Rolling Stones