What happened on Wednesday June 02, 1965?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1965:

• NASA's Apollo Program Progress Update NASA's Apollo program manager, Joseph Francis Shea, announced significant progress during the Gemini 4 mission, expressing optimism about achieving a Moon landing by mid-1968. This statement underscored the rapid technological advancements and ambitious space exploration goals of the 1960s.
• Racial Violence Against Deputy Sheriffs in Louisiana In a horrific act of racial violence, Deputy Sheriffs Oneal Moore and Creed Rogers, the first African-American deputies in Washington Parish, Louisiana, were ambushed. Moore was killed, and Rogers was blinded in one eye, reflecting the ongoing racial tensions and dangers faced by African-American law enforcement officers during the Civil Rights era.
• Australian Troops Arrive in Vietnam The first contingent of Australian combat troops officially arrived in South Vietnam, marking Australia's direct military involvement in the Vietnam War. This deployment would significantly impact Australia's military and diplomatic relations in the coming years.
• Devastating Cyclone in Ganges River, India A catastrophic cyclone struck the Ganges River region in India, resulting in the tragic loss of 35,000 lives. This natural disaster was the second cyclone to hit the area within a month, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Italian Tanker Explosion in Iran The Italian tanker SS Luisa suffered a catastrophic explosion and fire at Bandar-e Mahshahr, Iran, resulting in the deaths of 30 out of 41 crew members and two additional onshore fatalities. The incident highlighted the inherent risks in maritime transportation during the 1960s.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1965

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1965

June 02, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1965 can also be written as 6/2/1965 in the US and as 2/6/1965 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1965 in June 1965 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1965:

• Mark Waugh

  Renowned Australian cricketer who played Test and One-Day International cricket between 1988 and 2002.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on June 2nd

Famous people died on June 02, 1965:

• Nannie Doss
• Jens Hundseid
• Albert Michotte

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on June 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1965 was Help Me, Rhonda by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. The Beach Boys - Help Me, Rhonda
2. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Wooly Bully
3. The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again
4. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
5. The Beatles - Ticket To Ride

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1965 was Crying In The Chapel by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
2. Sandie Shaw - Long Live Love
3. The Hollies - I'm Alive
4. The Everly Brothers - The Price Of Love
5. Burt Bacharach - Trains And Boats And Planes

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1965 was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
2. The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again
3. Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
4. Fred Hughes - Oo Wee Baby, I Love You
5. Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:56 am and setting at 11:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1965

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Someone born on June 02, 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 June 02, 1965?

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

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

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