February 1965 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in February 1965.
The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on February 1965: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of February 1965?
Events
- 01 Feb 1965 Dutch Queen Juliana opens Brienenoord Bridge in Rotterdam
- 02 Feb 1965 Joe Ortons Loot, premieres in Brighton
- 03 Feb 1965 Geraldine McCullough wins Widener Gold Medal for Sculpture
- 04 Feb 1965 US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site.
- 05 Feb 1965 Beursschouwburg opens in Brussels
- 06 Feb 1965 Kelly opens and closes at Broadhurst Theater, New York City
- 07 Feb 1965 Cassius Clay becomes a Muslim and adopts the name Muhammad Ali
- 08 Feb 1965 Eastern DC-7B crashes into Atlantic Ocean off Jones Beach, New Jersey, USA; 84 dead.
- 09 Feb 1965 Vietnam War: The first United States combat troops are sent to South Vietnam.
- 12 Feb 1965 KHFI (now KBVO) TV channel 42 in Austin, TX (NBC) begins broadcasting
- 13 Feb 1965 Peggy Fleming, 16, wins ladies senior figure skating title
- 15 Feb 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test
- 16 Feb 1965 Baker Street opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 313 performances
- 17 Feb 1965 US Ranger 8 launched; will transmit 7,137 lunar pictures.
- 18 Feb 1965 Fade Out-Fade In opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 72 performances
- 20 Feb 1965 Beatles record That Means a Lot
- 21 Feb 1965 In New York City, New York, USA, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), an African American nationalist and religious leader, is assassinated by rival Nation of Islam members while addressing his Organization of Afro-American Unity.
- 22 Feb 1965 USSR launches Kosmos 57 into earth orbit
- 23 Feb 1965 Constance Baker Motley elected Manhattan Borough President
- 24 Feb 1965 Beatles begin filming Help in Bahamas
- 26 Feb 1965 West Germany ceases military aid to Tanzania.
- 27 Feb 1965 High Spirits closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 375 performances
- 08 Feb 1965 Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean and explodes, killing all 84 people onboard.[56]
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in February 1965?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
- Gary Lewis and the Playboys - This Diamond Ring
- Petula Clark - Downtown
- Shirley Ellis - The Name Game
- The Temptations - My Girl
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Seekers - I'll Never Find Another You
- Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual
- The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
- The Kinks - Tired Of Waiting For You
- Herman's Hermits - Silhouettes
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in February 1965?