What happened on Thursday August 05, 1965?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1965:

• Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Begins The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 officially commences as Pakistani soldiers strategically cross the Line of Control while disguised as local civilians, marking the start of a significant conflict between India and Pakistan.
• Viet Cong Fuel Tank Destruction During the Vietnam War, Viet Cong forces launch a strategic attack, destroying two million gallons of fuel stored in tanks near Da Nang, significantly impacting American military logistics.
• First Electric Chair Execution William Kemmler becomes the first person in history to be executed by electric chair at Auburn State Prison in New York, marking a significant moment in the evolution of capital punishment methods.
• Dave Marr Wins PGA Championship Professional golfer Dave Marr secures victory in the PGA Championship, marking a significant achievement in his sporting career.

Events in 1965

August 05, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1965

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1965

August 05, 1965 was a Thursday and it was the 217th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1965 can also be written as 8/5/1965 in the US and as 5/8/1965 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1965 in August 1965 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1965:

• Jean-Marc Morandini

  Prominent French-Corsican journalist, television and radio host known for his media presence.

• Dennis Lehane

  Acclaimed American novelist and screenwriter known for crime fiction novels like 'Mystic River' and 'Gone, Baby, Gone'.

• Jeff Coffin
• Scott William Winters

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1965:

• Leslie Reginald Cox
• Aksel Sandemose
• Boško Simonović

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1965 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:07 pm and setting at 12:58 am.

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 05, 1965

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Someone born on August 05, 1965 is:

59 years 9 months old,

or 717 months and 9 days old,

or 3118 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21832 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1965?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1965.

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