What happened on Saturday December 04, 1965?

Here's what happened on December 04, 1965:

• Gemini 7 Space Mission Launch NASA launched the Gemini 7 spacecraft with astronauts Frank Borman and Jim Lovell, who would go on to spend nearly 14 days in space, completing 206 orbits around Earth. This mission was significant as it served as the passive target for the first crewed space rendezvous with Gemini 6A, marking a crucial milestone in space exploration and orbital maneuvering techniques.
• Danbury Mid-Air Collision A tragic aviation accident occurred above Danbury, Connecticut, where two passenger planes collided, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. This incident highlighted the critical need for improved air traffic control and collision prevention technologies.
• Masanori Murakami Baseball Contract Decision San Francisco Giants' pitcher Masanori Murakami, who had a 4-1 record, chose not to renew his contract with the team. Instead, he signed with the Nankai Hawks of Osaka, Japan, for a substantial sum of US$40,000, marking an important moment in international baseball player transfers.
• Roar of the Greasepaint Broadway Closure The Broadway musical 'Roar of the Greasepaint' concluded its run at the Shubert Theatre in New York City after 232 performances, marking the end of a notable theatrical production of the mid-1960s.
• New York Knicks Game Postponed The second New York Knicks game was postponed due to the death of the Philadelphia 76ers' team owner, demonstrating the respect and mourning protocols in professional sports.

Events in 1965

December 04, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 04, 1965

Newspapers from Dec. 04, 1965

December 04, 1965 was a Saturday and it was the 338th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 04, 1965 can also be written as 12/4/1965 in the US and as 4/12/1965 in UK and Europe.

December 04, 1965 in December 1965 calendar

Famous people born on December 04, 1965:

• Andrew Stanton

  Acclaimed Pixar animator and director, known for creating 'Finding Nemo', 'WALL-E', and 'John Carter'.

• Katarina Witt

  Legendary East German figure skater who won two Olympic gold medals and dominated women's figure skating in the 1980s.

• Alex de la Iglesia

  Renowned Spanish film director known for his distinctive dark comedy and genre-blending films like 'Day of the Beast' and 'The Last Circus'.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on December 4th

December 04, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 04, 1965 was Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) by The Byrds, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)
2. The Supremes - I Hear A Symphony
3. Len Barry - 1-2-3
4. The 4 Seasons - Let's Hang On
5. James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)

December 04, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 04, 1965 was The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over
2. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
3. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
4. The Who - My Generation
5. Ken Dodd - The River

December 04, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 04, 1965 was I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
2. The Supremes - I Hear A Symphony
3. Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar
4. The Toys - A Lover's Concerto
5. Fontella Bass - Rescue Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 4th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 04, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 04, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 04, 1965 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 04, 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 December 04, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 02:13 pm and setting at 03:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Dec 08, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on December 04, 1965

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Someone born on December 04, 1965 is:

59 years 5 months old,

or 713 months and 10 days old,

or 3101 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21711 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 04, 1965?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 04, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 04, 1965.

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