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November 21, 1965

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Headlines from November 21, 1965

Spear Carriers Crowding the Stage at Las Vegas Fight; Spear Carriers Crowding the Stage at Las Vegas Fight

By Robert Lipsytespecial To the New York Times

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 20 -- If Bundini really has what the Rabbit needs to whip Muhammad Ali, then Honest John and Cap'n Sam (not to be confused with Fat Sam) might as well go back to Miami because Mickey will get his anthem and Suspicious Cus and the Big Ugly Bear may have another shot at the crown. Naturally, this does not affect the Carpeted Rock and America's Guest, who will win either way.

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of November 17, 1965, covering November 21, 1965.

  1. 1
    Album cover for The Sound Of Music by Soundtrack

    The Sound Of Music

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    36
  2. 2
    Album cover for Whipped Cream & Other Delights by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass

    Whipped Cream & Other Delights

    Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    28
  3. 3
    Album cover for Help! (Soundtrack) by The Beatles

    Help! (Soundtrack)

    The Beatles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    13
  4. 4
    Album cover for The In Crowd by Ramsey Lewis Trio

    The In Crowd

    Ramsey Lewis Trio

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    15
  5. 5
    Album cover for Look At Us by Sonny & Cher

    Look At Us

    Sonny & Cher

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    14

Notable Births

Björk

1965Björk, Icelandic singer-songwriter[†]

Björk Guðmundsdóttir, known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning four decades, drawing on electronica, pop, dance, trip hop, jazz, and avant-garde music. She is one of the most influential pioneers in electronic and experimental music.

Reggie Lewis

1965Reggie Lewis, American basketball player (died 1993)[†]

Reginald C. Lewis was an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics from 1987 to 1993. At the age of 27, Lewis died while still a member of the Celtics, and his number was posthumously retired by the team.

Historical Context for November 21, 1965

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