Timeline September 1965

Events in September 1965 13

• 1875 – 1965 Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) Died 4 September 1965, aged 90 Albert Schweitzer was an Alsatian theologian, musician, and physician who founded a hospital in Lambarene, Gabon, dedicating decades of his life to medical missionary work. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his philosophy of "reverence for life." He died at his hospital in Lambarene on 4 September 1965.
• 1905 – 1965 Clara Bow (1905-1965) Died 27 September 1965, aged 60 Clara Bow was an American actress who became the leading sex symbol of the silent film era, epitomizing the 1920s "It Girl" persona. She appeared in over 40 silent films before retiring from acting in the 1930s. She died of a heart attack in Los Angeles on 27 September 1965.
• 1922 – 1965 Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965) American actress and singer, the first African American woman nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress.
• 1965 Second Indo-Pakistani War War fought over the disputed Kashmir region India and Pakistan fought a war from August to September 1965, triggered by Pakistani infiltration into Indian-administered Kashmir. Large tank battles and air engagements took place along the international border before a UN-mandated ceasefire took effect on 23 September. The war ended largely inconclusively and was followed by the Tashkent Declaration.
• 1965 Bill Monroe headlines the first bluegrass festival Fincastle, Virginia The start of the bluegrass festival circuit.
• 1965 The Band become Bob Dylan's touring band Going electric Back Dylan on his first electric tours, booed night after night.
• 1965 M.M. Alam's claimed Sabre victories Indo-Pakistani War Pakistani Sabre pilot M.M. Alam claims five Indian Hawker Hunters in under a minute near Sargodha. India disputes the count.
• 1965 Dorothy Dandridge dies in West Hollywood Dorothy Dandridge dies aged 42.
• 1965 – present Dmitry Medvedev President of Russia 2008-2012 Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev (born September 14, 1965) served as President of Russia from 2008 to 2012, with Putin serving as Prime Minister during this period. Widely seen as a Putin proxy, he is now Deputy Chairman of the Security Council.
• 1965 Otis Redding releases Otis Blue Otis Redding Sings Soul With Respect, later Aretha Franklin's signature song.
• 1965 Duke Ellington's first Sacred Concert Grace Cathedral, San Francisco The first of three concerts of sacred music.
• 1965 Out of Our Heads Third UK album — September 24, 1965 Out of Our Heads was released on September 24, 1965 in the UK, reaching number 2. It included "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" — their first US number 1 and one of the most recognisable rock songs ever written.
• 1965 – present Scottie Pippen Pip One of the greatest defensive wings ever; won 6 titles alongside Michael Jordan.