What happened on Friday January 01, 1965?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1965:

• Formation of Palestinian al-Fatah Organization The Palestinian al-Fatah organization was founded, marking a significant moment in Palestinian nationalist movement. Led by Yasser Arafat, the organization would become a major political and militant group in the Palestinian struggle for self-determination.
• People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan Founded The People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) was established in Kabul, a communist political party that would later play a crucial role in Afghanistan's political transformation and the Soviet-Afghan War.
• International Cooperation Year Begins The United Nations declared 1965 as the International Cooperation Year, aimed at promoting global understanding, collaboration, and peaceful relations between nations in the post-colonial era.
• SS Catala Stranded in Ocean Shores The ship SS Catala was driven onto the beach in Ocean Shores, Washington, becoming a notable maritime incident. The stranding of the vessel likely caused significant disruption and potential environmental concerns.
• Mark Dewey: Baseball Player Mark Dewey, a professional baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, was active during this period. While a notable athlete, his individual impact was limited compared to the broader historical events of 1965.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1965

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1965

January 01, 1965 was a Friday and it was the 1st day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1965 in January 1965 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1965:

• Niccolas Sparks

  Niccolas Sparks is an American romance novelist and screenwriter known for his best-selling novels such as 'The Notebook' and 'A Walk to...

• Mahesh Murthy

  Mahesh Murthy is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and marketing expert who co-founded Pinstorm, a digital marketing agency.

• Doloras Umbridge

  A fictional character from the Harry Potter series, known for her authoritarian and cruel nature as the Senior Undersecretary to the...

• Victoria Alonso

  Victoria Alonso is an Argentine film producer known for her work on Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

• Khalid Skah

  Moroccan former long-distance runner who won gold medals in the Olympics and World Championships.

• Shalva Chigirinsky

  Russian entrepreneur known for his investments in real estate and oil.

• Christine Comaford

  Successful entrepreneur and author known for her expertise in neuroscience-based leadership strategies.

• Sylver McCarthy

  Sylver McCarthy is a renowned computer scientist known for her contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

• Joshua Harris

  Co-founder of Apollo Global Management, a global alternative investment manager.

• Tristram Mayhew

  Co-founder of the London Eye and founder of the Big Bus Company.

• Izumi Tabata

  Founder of the Tabata Protocol fitness training method.

• Anthony Loyd

  British war correspondent who has reported from conflict zones around the world for The Times.

• Kiril Georgiev

  Kiril Georgiev is a Bulgarian chess grandmaster and former world junior champion.

• Kinze Manufacturing

  Kinze Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, including planters and grain carts.

• Anthony Faiola

  Foreign correspondent and bureau chief for The Washington Post, covering Europe and global economics.

• Romar McDaniel

  Romar McDaniel is an American politician who has served as the chairman of the Republican National Committee since 2017.

• Geeta Rao

  Geeta Rao is a renowned computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and machine...

• Samil Tayyar

  Turkish politician known for his nationalist views.

• Rayman Lara

  Rayman Lara is a renowned computer scientist known for his contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

• Jammi Rao

  Jammi Rao is an Indian computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of distributed systems and cloud computing.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1965:

• Gertrude Michael

  Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

• Nechuma Finkel

  Prominent figure in Jewish politics in Poland.

• Dovber Shub

  Dovber Shub was a Soviet politician who served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Byelorussia from 1928 to 1937.

• Ladislaus Vajda

  A Hungarian filmmaker who directed several notable films during the mid-20th century.

• Alyda Ravn

  Alyda Ravn was a Norwegian painter known for her landscape and portrait works.

• Dorance Atkins

  Dorance Atkins was an American botanist known for his work on the taxonomy and ecology of plants.

• Dovber Levin

  Dovber Levin was a Yiddish playwright who wrote plays that explored themes of Jewish identity and the immigrant experience.

• Asriel Auerbach

  Asriel Auerbach was a German-American physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

• Everleigh Rosser

  Renowned mathematician known for her work in number theory.

• Juan Bautista Plaza-Alfonzo

  Composer dies at 66.

• George Simpson
• Ray Reed
• Ludwig Wrede
• Fritz Retter
• Nino Resegotti
• Antonio Pietropaolo
• Romolo Costa
• Mariano Picón Salas

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on January 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1965 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 04:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1965

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Someone born on January 01, 1965 is:

59 years 11 months old,

or 719 months and 12 days old,

or 3128 weeks

or 21896 days old,

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

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

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