Tuesday August 31, 1965: on this day

About August 31st, 1965, in brief:

  • Historical events: US House of Representatives joins Senate in establishing Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  • Day of the week: August 31st, 1965 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Richard Gere, Chris Tucker
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Help! by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones
  • Popular movie: The Money Trap directed by Burt Kennedy

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What day of the week was August 31, 1965?


August 31, 1965 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1965 can also be written as 8/31/1965 in the US and as 31/8/1965 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1965 in August 1965 calendar

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August 31, 1965: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1965:

  • Us house of representatives joins senate in establishing department of housing and urban development.
  • The u.s. forest service announces it has received six bids to develop a ski resort on mineral king in california. a proposal from disney is one of two leading candidates. disney's us$35 million proposal includes up to 27 chair lifts with capacity for 11,400 seats per hour, hotels for up to 3000 guests, and ten-story underground parking for 3600 cars.
  • The aero spacelines super guppy aircraft makes its first flight.
  • President johnson signs a law penalizing the burning of draft cards with up to 5 years in prison and a $1,000 fine.

August 31, 1965: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 31, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 31, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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August 31, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1965 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 1965 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 31, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:49 am and setting at 10:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1965.

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Who was born on August 31, 1965?


Famous people born on August 31, 1965:

  • Daniel Bernhardt
    Daniel Bernhardt

    Swiss actor.

  • Aundray Bruce

    Aundray Bruce was an American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons.

  • Eric Saint Martin

    French jockey urban sea, who was the winner of 1993's arc de triomphe, rode urban sea.

  • Susan Gritton

    English soprano and actress.

  • Zsolt Borkai

    Hungarian politician and gymnast.

  • Laeta Kalogridis

    Producer.

  • Celine Bonnier

    French-canadian actress.

  • Willie Watson

    New zealand cricketer.

  • Pablo Motos
  • Alessio Pala
  • Giovanni Bellucci
  • Margareta Keszeg
  • Roberto Deidier
  • Ricardo Alfredo González
  • Stefano Battaglia

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 1965: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 58 years 8 months old,

or 704 months and 8 days old,

or 3062 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21435 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 1965.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1965?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1965.

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August 31, 1965: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1965:

  • E. E. Smith

    American engineer and author (b. 1890).

  • Pedro Laxalt

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 1965: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1965:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1965:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1965: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 1965 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 31, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1965 was Help! by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

August 31, 1965: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1965 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Help!
  2. - Like A Rolling Stone
  3. - California Girls
  4. - Unchained Melody
  5. - It's The Same Old Song

August 31, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1965 was (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

August 31, 1965: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1965 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
  2. - I Got You Babe
  3. - Make It Easy On Yourself
  4. - Tears
  5. - Walk In The Black Forest

August 31, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1965 was Papa's Got A Brand New Bag by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

August 31, 1965: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 1965 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
  2. - The Tracks Of My Tears
  3. - It's The Same Old Song
  4. - Since I Lost My Baby
  5. - The "In" Crowd

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August 31, 1965: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 1965 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Money Trap

The Money Trap

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: Glenn Ford, Elke Sommer, Rita Hayworth, Joseph Cotten

Billie

Billie

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Don Weis

Starring: Patty Duke, Jim Backus, Jane Greer, Warren Berlinger

Adios Gringo

Adios Gringo

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Giorgio Stegani

Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Ida Galli, Nello Pazzafini, Pierre Cressoy, Roberto Camardiel, Mimo Billi, Nino Musco, Jesús Puente, Gino Marturano

Country: Italy

Pierrot le Fou

Pierrot le Fou

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Anna Karina, Graziella Galvani, Aicha Abadir

Country: United States of America

Mickey One

Mickey One

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Arthur Penn

Starring: Warren Beatty, Alexandra Stewart, Hurd Hatfield, Franchot Tone

August 31, 1965: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 1965 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Brother Jack

My Brother Jack

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Stephen Dest

Police Patrol

Police Patrol

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Rasmus A. Sivertsen

National Geographic Specials

National Geographic Specials

Release year: 1965

Starring: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen

Country: United States of America

August 31, 1965: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1965 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Making Of The President 1964 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1964

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"[White] revolutionized the art of politics reporting." --William F. BuckleyA national bestseller The Making of the President 1964 is the highly acclaimed account of the 1964 presidential election, starting with the assassination.

The Looking Glass War by John Le Carre

The Looking Glass War

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The New York Times bestseller author of A Delicate truth and Our Kind of Traitor. This film will soon be a major motion movie starring Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris as well as Stellan Skarsgard, Damian Lewis and Stellan Skrsgard.

A Gift Of Prophecy by Ruth Montgomery

A Gift Of Prophecy

By:

The story of Jeane Dixon, the remarkable prophet who foresaw: President John F. Kennedy's assassination and the identity of his killer; Teddy Kennedy’s accident; the Gift of Prophecy

Don'T Stop The Carnival by Herman Wouk

Don'T Stop The Carnival

By:

Every parrothead dreams of starting a new life in the cool breezes, sun-drenched colours, and rum-laced beverages of a paradise.

Up The Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

Up The Down Staircase

By:

Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase, one of the most beloved novels of all time, is among the most loved. It has been translated in sixteen languages and made into a prize-winning motion movie. The play was staged at high …

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Who was the US President on August 31, 1965?

On August 31, 1965 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1965?

On August 31, 1965 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1965?

On August 31, 1965 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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What happened in 1965?

1965 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Geraldine McCullough wins Widener Gold Medal for Sculpture
  • Orbiting Solar Observatory 2 is launched into Earth orbit (552/636 km).
  • Cassius Clay becomes a Muslim and adopts the name Muhammad Ali

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What was the calendar for August 1965?

August 1965 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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