1965 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1930s 1940s 1950s – 1960s – 1970s 1980s 1990s
Years:	1962 1963 1964 – 1965 – 1966 1967 1968

1965 was a special year that started on a Friday. It was a time of big changes and important events around the world!

Major Events of 1965

February 18 – The country of The Gambia became independent from the United Kingdom. This meant they could now govern themselves.
June 15 – In Victoria, Australia, people experienced the coldest day ever recorded there, with temperatures dropping to -11.7°C in Omeo. Brrr!
July 16 – The amazing Mont Blanc tunnel opened. This tunnel goes through the huge Mont Blanc mountain, connecting France and Italy.
August 9 – The island nation of Singapore declared its independence from the Malaysian Federation. This was a very important moment for them.
September 8 – A very strong storm called Hurricane "Betsy" hit Louisiana in the United States, causing a lot of damage.

Many people who became famous were born in 1965:

July 31 – J. K. Rowling, the amazing writer who created the Harry Potter books.
August 28 – Shania Twain, a very popular singer from Canada.
October 5 – Patrick Roy, a famous Canadian ice hockey player who was a fantastic goalie.
November 20 – Ben Stiller, a well-known actor and comedian from the United States.

Some very important people passed away in 1965:

January 4 – T. S. Eliot, a famous poet who wrote many well-known poems.
January 24 – Winston Churchill, a very important British politician who was the Prime Minister during World War II.
February 2 – Nat Cole, a beloved jazz singer with a smooth voice.
February 21 – Malcolm X, a powerful leader in the Black Muslim Movement who fought for civil rights.
February 23 – Stan Laurel, a British comedian famous for being half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.

Many classic movies were released in 1965:

Some important books were first published in 1965:

The Autobiography of Malcolm X – This book tells the life story of Malcolm X, written with Alex Haley.
Dune – A famous science fiction novel by Frank Herbert that created a whole new world.
The Man with the Golden Gun – Another exciting James Bond adventure by Ian Fleming.

One of the popular songs in 1965 was:

The Nobel Prize is a very special award given to people who have done amazing things for the world. In 1965, these were some of the winners:

Nobel Prize in Physics – Awarded to Sin-Itiro Tomonaga, Julian Schwinger, and Richard P. Feynman for their important work in understanding tiny particles.
Chemistry – Given to Robert B. Woodward for his incredible work in making complex natural products in the lab.
Peace – Awarded to UNICEF, which is the United Nations Children's Fund. They help children all over the world.