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Events in June 1965 13
1870 – 1965Bernard Baruch (1870-1965)Died 20 June 1965, aged 94Bernard Baruch was an American financier and statesman who advised several US presidents on economic and foreign policy, including as US representative to the UN Atomic Energy Commission. He coined the term "Cold War" in a 1947 speech. He died at his home in New York City on 20 June 1965.
1878 – 1965Martin Buber (1878-1965)Died 13 June 1965, aged 87Martin Buber was an Austrian-born Jewish philosopher best known for his work I and Thou, which explored dialogue and relationship as the basis of human existence. He was a prominent advocate of Jewish-Arab reconciliation in Palestine and Israel. He died in Jerusalem on 13 June 1965.
1902 – 1965David O. Selznick (1902-1965)Died 22 June 1965, aged 63David O. Selznick was an American film producer best known for producing Gone with the Wind and Rebecca, both of which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He was one of the most influential independent producers of Hollywood's studio era. He died of a heart attack in Hollywood on 22 June 1965.
1921 – 1965Judy Holliday (1921-1965)Died 7 June 1965, aged 43Judy Holliday was an American actress and singer who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Born Yesterday. She was also known for her work on Broadway and her comic timing. She died of breast cancer in New York City on 7 June 1965.
1965French Open 1965Men: Fred Stolle · Women: Lesley Turner
1965Joni Mitchell moves to DetroitFolk duoMarries folk singer Chuck Mitchell and plays the US folk circuit.
1965 – 1969The Kinks banned from performing in the USMusicians' union banA four-year ban after a troubled US tour keeps them out of America at their peak.
1965The Miracles release The Tracks of My TearsSignature songOne of the most admired songs of the Motown era.
1965PepsiCo formed by Frito-Lay mergerBeverages meet snacks — June 8, 1965On June 8, 1965, Pepsi-Cola merged with Frito-Lay of Dallas, Texas, forming PepsiCo Inc. Herman Lay became chairman and Donald Kendall became CEO. The merger created a diversified food and beverage giant, coupling the world's best-known cola with America's leading snack brand.
1965MBE awardsBeatles appointed Members of the Order of the British EmpireQueen Elizabeth II appointed all four Beatles Members of the Order of the British Empire on June 12, 1965. The award caused controversy — many previous recipients returned their medals in protest. John Lennon later returned his in 1969.
1965Paul McCartney records YesterdayOne of the most covered songs everRecorded alone with a string quartet.
1965The Byrds release their debut albumMr. Tambourine ManA debut that sets the sound of folk rock.
1965John Coltrane records AscensionFree jazzA 40-minute collective free improvisation.