"Poupée de cire, poupée de son", sung by France Gall (music and lyrics by Serge Gainsbourg), wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 (staged in Naples) for Luxembourg.

What happened and who was famous in 1965? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1965.

Jun 18, 2025 · Discover 27 fascinating facts about the pivotal year 1965, from historical events to cultural milestones that shaped the world.

1965: Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Relive the key moments of 1965! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.

On August 15, 1965, The Beatles played Shea Stadium in New York City before 55,600 people — the largest concert audience in history to that point, and the event that invented the stadium concert format.

In 1965, notable events included the Eurovision Song Contest, the signing of the Merger Treaty, which contributed to the establishment of the modern European Union, and the 1965 African Cup of Nations.

Dec 2, 2016 · What happened in the year 1965 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1965.

Find the top 100 Pop songs for the year of 1965 and listen to them all! Can you guess the number one Pop song in 1965? Find out now!

Aug 27, 2025 · STEP into 1965, a year of cultural change, and cosmic ambition. U.S. Marines land in Vietnam,Malcolm X is assassinated, and civil rights marchers face violence in Selma.