Events in Music History in August 1965

Aug 6 Beatles release their 5th UK album - "Help!", from the film soundtrack
Aug 11 "Help!" a musical comedy film featuring the Beatles released in the US

The Beatles on Ed Sullivan

Aug 14 Beatles tape an appearance for "The Ed Sullivan Show"

The Beatles with TV host Ed Sullivan during their first appearance on his show in February 1964

#1 in the Charts

Aug 14 Sonny & Cher's single "I Got You Babe" hits #1

Singer-Songwriter and Politician Sonny Bono

Music History

Aug 15 Beatles play to their largest crowd of over 55,000 at Shea Stadium, New York City; among those in attending were future wives Barbara Bach and Linda Eastman [1] [2]

Musician, Activist and Photographer Linda McCartney

Aug 20 Rolling Stones release their single "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (their 1st #1 US hit) in the UK
Aug 27 The Beatles spend an evening with Elvis Presley, at his Los Angeles, California home