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Events on Monday 15 February 1965 1
1919 – 1965Nat King Cole (1919-1965)Died 15 February 1965, aged 45Nat King Cole was an American singer and pianist whose smooth vocal style made him one of the most popular recording artists of the mid-20th century. He was among the first Black performers to host a US network television series. He died of lung cancer in Santa Monica, California, on 15 February 1965.