What happened on Sunday August 01, 1965?

About August 1st, 1965, in brief:

  • Historical events: Frank Herbert's groundbreaking science fiction novel 'Dune' was published for the first time, which would later be recognized as the world's best-selling science fiction novel in 2003 and become a landmark work in the genre.
  • Day of the week: August 1st, 1965 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones
  • #1 UK song: Help! by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! directed by Russ Meyer

More about August 1st, 1965? See below for more news and curiosities on August 1st, 1965.

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August 01, 1965: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1965:

  • Dune Novel Publication Frank Herbert's groundbreaking science fiction novel 'Dune' was published for the first time, which would later be recognized as the world's best-selling science fiction novel in 2003 and become a landmark work in the genre.
  • British Television Advertising Regulation Cigarette advertising is banned on British television, marking a significant public health policy decision aimed at reducing tobacco promotion.
  • Royal Engagement in the Netherlands Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands announces her engagement to Claus von Amsberg, a significant moment in Dutch royal history that would later lead to her becoming Queen and her husband becoming a respected figure in the Netherlands.
  • LPGA Waterloo Golf Open Winner Betsy Rawls wins the LPGA Waterloo Golf Open, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's professional golf history.

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August 01, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 01, 1965?


August 01, 1965 was a Sunday and it was the 213th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1965 can also be written as 8/1/1965 in the US and as 1/8/1965 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1965 in August 1965 calendar

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Who was born on August 01, 1965?


Famous people born on August 01, 1965:

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    Renowned British film and stage director known for critically acclaimed works like 'American Beauty', '1917', and 'Revolutionary Road'.

  • J. K. Rowling

    Internationally acclaimed British author of the Harry Potter book series, one of the best-selling book series in history.

  • Luca Banchi

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August 01, 1965: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1965:

  • Steen Blicher
  • Slim Halderson

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August 01, 1965: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1965 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 26th and August 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 01, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1965 was (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

  1. - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction youtube
  2. - I'm Henry VIII, I Am youtube
  3. - What's New Pussycat youtube
  4. - Cara-Mia youtube
  5. - Yes, I'm Ready youtube

August 01, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1965 was Help! by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

  1. - Help! youtube
  2. - You've Got Your Troubles youtube
  3. - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place youtube
  4. - I Got You Babe youtube
  5. - Walk In The Black Forest youtube

August 01, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1965 was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

  1. - I Can't Help Myself youtube
  2. - In The Midnight Hour
  3. - Tonight's The Night
  4. - Sitting In The Park
  5. - Yes, I'm Ready youtube
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August 01, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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August 01, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?


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28%

The moon phase on August 01, 1965 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:40 am and setting at 11:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 1965.

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How old is someone born on August 01, 1965?


Someone born on August 01, 1965 is:

59 years 9 months old,

or 717 months and 13 days old,

or 3119 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21836 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1965?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1965.

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