1965

What Was Happening in 1965

Swinging London was the centre of the world as miniskirts, pop art, and youthful rebellion redefined the culture.

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Number 1 Songs in 1965 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Tears"

Ken Dodd

The Liverpudlian comedian's sentimental ballad topped the UK chart for five weeks and was the best-selling single of 1965, outselling The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

US #1

"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"

The Rolling Stones

The iconic fuzz-guitar riff propelled this single to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and cemented the Stones as serious rivals to The Beatles.

Biggest Films of 1965 — Box Office Hits

The Sound of Music

Box Office: $286 million

Robert Wise's musical starring Julie Andrews became a colossal worldwide hit, winning five Academy Awards including Best Picture. It briefly overtook Gone with the Wind as the highest-grossing film of all time.

Fashion and Style of 1965

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1965

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1965

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