What happened on Wednesday February 03, 1965?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1965:

• Great Alaska Earthquake of 1965 An unprecedented 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska's Rat Islands at 7:01 p.m. local time (0501 UTC on 4 February 1965). This massive seismic event was one of the most significant geological events in mid-20th century Alaska, causing substantial geological shifts in the Aleutian Islands region.
• Orbiting Solar Observatory 2 Launch NASA successfully launched the Orbiting Solar Observatory 2 (OSO-2) satellite into Earth orbit, with an orbital trajectory ranging from 552 to 636 kilometers. This mission was part of the ongoing scientific efforts to study solar phenomena and advance space research.
• British Defense Project Cancellations British Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced to the House of Commons that the Cabinet had voted to cancel three expensive defense projects: the Armstrong Whitworth AW.681 military transport aircraft, the Hawker Siddeley P.1154 supersonic fighter, and the British Aircraft Corporation TSR-2 tactical strike and reconnaissance aircraft. This decision represented a significant restructuring of British military procurement strategy.
• Queen Elizabeth II Honored in Ethiopia Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was given the prestigious 'Freedom of the City' honor in a ceremonial presentation at Addis Ababa City Hall during her diplomatic visit to Ethiopia, symbolizing diplomatic goodwill and international relations.
• US Air Force Academy Cheating Scandal A significant academic integrity crisis emerged when 105 US Air Force cadets were forced to resign from the academy due to a widespread cheating scandal involving examination misconduct, highlighting serious ethical challenges within military education.
• Milwaukee Braves Lease Negotiation The Milwaukee Braves baseball franchise offered the city $500,000 to terminate their lease one year early, a proposal which was subsequently rejected by municipal authorities.
• Geraldine McCullough Wins Sculpture Award Artist Geraldine McCullough was awarded the prestigious Widener Gold Medal for Sculpture, recognizing her significant contributions to the visual arts.

Events in 1965

February 03, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1965

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1965

February 03, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 34th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1965 can also be written as 2/3/1965 in the US and as 3/2/1965 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1965 in February 1965 calendar

Famous people born on February 03, 1965:

• Maura Tierney

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• Kathleen Kinmont

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Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on February 3rd

Famous people died on February 03, 1965:

• Michele Barbaro
• Giuseppe Levi
• Vittorio Lucchetti
• Santo Semeraro

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on February 3rd

February 03, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1965 was You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
2. Petula Clark - Downtown
3. Shirley Ellis - The Name Game
4. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - This Diamond Ring
5. Joe Tex - Hold What You've Got

February 03, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1965 was I'll Never Find Another You by The Seekers, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. The Seekers - I'll Never Find Another You
2. The Kinks - Tired Of Waiting For You
3. Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders - Game Of Love
4. Del Shannon - Keep Searchin'

February 03, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1965 was My Girl by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. The Temptations - My Girl
2. Sam Cooke - Shake
3. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
4. Marvin Gaye - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
5. Joe Tex - Hold What You've Got

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 03, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1965 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:28 am and setting at 08:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 1965.

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Someone born on February 03, 1965 is:

60 years 2 months old,

or 722 months and 20 days old,

or 3142 weeks

or 21994 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1965?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 03, 1965.

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