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May 22, 1965

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Headlines from May 22, 1965

U.S. TO WITHDRAW 1,700 FROM FORCE IN SANTO DOMINGO; Brazil Offers 1,250 Troops to O.A.S. and Is to Direct New Joint Command

By Max Frankel

Bunker tells OAS that US will withdraw 1,700 troops, to be replaced by Latin-Amer units in joint command headed by Brazilian; Honduras, Nicaragua, CR and US propose Mora work out details; ask pol orientation for OAS force and mandate to restore peace; US stresses refusal to allow junta troops through US-held positions to attack rebels; US officials reptdly now fear Imbert plans right-wing dictatorship; hint hemisphere will not recognize such a govt; urge coalition in view of wide popular support for rebels

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of May 19, 1965, covering May 22, 1965.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Mary Poppins by Soundtrack

    Mary Poppins

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    34
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Sound Of Music by Soundtrack

    The Sound Of Music

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    10
  3. 3
    Album cover for Introducing Herman's Hermits by Herman's Hermits

    Introducing Herman's Hermits

    Herman's Hermits

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    14
  4. 4
    Album cover for The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys

    The Beach Boys Today!

    The Beach Boys

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    9
  5. 5
    Album cover for Dear Heart by Andy Williams

    Dear Heart

    Andy Williams

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    7

Notable Births

Jay Carney

1965Jay Carney, American journalist, 29th White House Press Secretary[†]

Jay Carney is an American public relations officer and former journalist who served as the 28th White House press secretary from 2011 to 2014. He worked as Amazon's senior vice president of global corporate affairs from 2015 to 2022. Since 2022, he has been Global Head of Policy and Communications at Airbnb.

Notable Deaths

Christopher Stone (broadcaster)

1965Christopher Stone, English radio host (born 1882)[†]

Major Christopher Reynolds Stone, D.S.O., M.C. was the first disc jockey in the United Kingdom.

Historical Context for May 22, 1965

In 1965, the world population was approximately 3,334,533,703 people[†]