What happened on Monday August 02, 1965?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1965:

• CBS Report on Vietnam War Challenges US Military Narrative Journalist Morley Safer of CBS News filed a groundbreaking report revealing significant challenges facing US military operations in Vietnam, suggesting the conflict was not progressing as the government claimed. This report marked a critical turning point in media coverage of the war, highlighting the growing disconnect between official statements and ground realities.
• Maritime Collision in Pacific Ocean A tragic maritime incident occurred 100 nautical miles south of Tokyo when the Japanese tanker Meiko Maru collided with the American freighter ship Arizona. The Meiko Maru sank, resulting in the loss of 18 out of 22 crew members. In contrast, the Arizona, a significantly larger vessel weighing 12,711 tons, suffered no crew casualties.

Events in 1965

August 02, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1965

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1965

August 02, 1965 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1965 can also be written as 8/2/1965 in the US and as 2/8/1965 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1965 in August 1965 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1965:

• Sam Mendes

  Acclaimed film and theater director, known for Oscar-winning films like 'American Beauty' and directing James Bond movies.

• Joe Hockey

  Australian lawyer and politician who served as the 38th Treasurer of Australia, known for his significant role in national politics.

• Sola Akingbola
• Robert Bilott

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1965:

• Aldo Borelli
• František Langer
• Tullio Marengoni
• Friedrich Wimmer

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1965 was I'm Henry VIII, I Am by Herman's Hermits, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Herman's Hermits - I'm Henry VIII, I Am
2. The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
3. Tom Jones - What's New Pussycat
4. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Save Your Heart For Me
5. Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe

August 02, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1965 was Help! by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. The Beatles - Help!
2. Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
3. The Animals - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
4. The Fortunes - You've Got Your Troubles
5. The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man

August 02, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1965 was In The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour
2. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
3. Solomon Burke - Tonight's The Night
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
5. The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1965 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 11:31 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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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1965

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Someone born on August 02, 1965 is:

59 years 9 months old,

or 717 months and 12 days old,

or 3119 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21835 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1965?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1965.

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