1965 (AD 1965) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1965 (AD 1965) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1965 (AD 1965) (19)

  • Albert Schweitzer (Died: 1965-09-04) — German polymath renowned for theology, music, and 'Reverence for Life'
  • Bashar al-Assad (Born: 1965-09-11) — Former President of Syria, known for his role in the Syrian civil war and subsequent regime.
  • Ben Stiller (Born: 1965-11-30) — Versatile American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for sharp wit and slapstick humor.
  • Björk (Born: 1965-11-21) — Icelandic pioneer celebrated for her eclectic musical style and powerful, three-octave vocal range.
  • Charlie Sheen (Born: 1965-09-03) — American actor known for roles in film and television, achieving major stardom and subsequent public controversies.
  • Dr. Dre (Born: 1965-02-18) — Pioneering West Coast sound, Dr. Dre shaped modern hip-hop through N.W.A. and Aftermath.
  • Edward R. Murrow (Died: 1965-04-27) — Pioneering broadcast journalist, war correspondent, and champion of truth in media.
  • J. K. Rowling (Born: 1965-07-31) — Best known for the global phenomenon, Harry Potter series, J. K. Rowling is a celebrated author.
  • Laurel and Hardy (Died: 1965) — Iconic English-American comedy duo known for slapstick humor and inseparable friendship.
  • Le Corbusier (Died: 1965-08-27) — Pioneer of modern architecture, known for the Five Points and urban planning concepts.
  • Malcolm X (Died: 1965-02-21) — Revolutionary civil rights activist and Muslim minister advocating for racial justice.
  • Nance O'Neil (Died: 1965) — American actress, known as the "American Bernhardt," who graced stages and screens from the 1890s to the 1930s.
  • Salman Khan (Born: 1965-12-27) — Iconic Indian actor and producer known for action, romance, and massive commercial success in Hindi cinema.
  • Sarah Jessica Parker (Born: 1965-03-25) — Acclaimed actress and producer known for her iconic role in Sex and the City.
  • Shah Rukh Khan (Born: 1965-11-02) — Icon of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan built a global empire through romance and drama.
  • Sunny Balwani (Born: 1965-06-13) — Former President and COO of Theranos, convicted of fraud for misleading investors about blood testing technology.
  • Syngman Rhee (Died: 1965-07-19) — South Korean politician and first President of the Republic of Korea (1948–1960).
  • T. S. Eliot (Died: 1965-01-04) — Modernist master poet, essayist, and playwright, Nobel laureate.
  • Winston Churchill (Died: 1965-01-24) — British statesman and writer, pivotal wartime leader who guided the UK through WWII.