What happened on Friday August 06, 1965?

About August 6th, 1965, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Federal Voting Rights Act was signed into law, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement by legally guaranteeing voting rights for African Americans and prohibiting discriminatory voting practices.
  • Day of the week: August 6th, 1965 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: I'm Henry VIII, I Am by Herman's Hermits
  • #1 UK song: Help! by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: That Funny Feeling directed by Richard Thorpe

More about August 6th, 1965? See below for more news and curiosities on August 6th, 1965.

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August 06, 1965: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1965:

  • Voting Rights Act Guarantees Black Voting Rights The Federal Voting Rights Act was signed into law, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement by legally guaranteeing voting rights for African Americans and prohibiting discriminatory voting practices.
  • India-Pakistan Border Conflict Indian troops initiated military actions along the Pakistan border, signaling escalating tensions between the two nations.
  • Beatles Release "Help" Album The Beatles released their iconic album "Help" in the United Kingdom, further solidifying their global musical influence.
  • NFL Chicago All-Star Game The 32nd NFL Chicago All-Star Game was played, with Cleveland defeating the All-Stars 24-16.

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August 06, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 06, 1965?


August 06, 1965 was a Friday and it was the 218th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1965 can also be written as 8/6/1965 in the US and as 6/8/1965 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 06, 1965?


Famous people born on August 06, 1965:

  • David Robinson

    NBA Hall of Fame center for the San Antonio Spurs, Olympic gold medalist in 1992, known as 'The Admiral' for his exceptional basketball...

  • Luc Alphand

    Legendary French alpine skier who transitioned to motorsports, winning the World Cup in skiing and the 2006 Dakar Rally, showcasing...

  • Stéphane Peterhansel

    Legendary rally driver who won six Paris-Dakar rallies on motorcycles and six in cars, making him one of the most successful rally...

  • Yuki Kajiura

    Renowned Japanese composer and pianist, known for her work with the music group See-Saw and composing for anime soundtracks.

  • Ravi Coltrane

    American jazz saxophonist and son of legendary jazz musicians John and Alice Coltrane, continuing his family's musical legacy.

  • Juliane Köhler

    German actress known for her roles in critically acclaimed films, including 'Nowhere in Africa' which won an Oscar.

  • Jeremy Ratchford
  • Olivier Megaton
  • Kim Sang-joong
  • Marco Liorni
  • Gianni Zanasi

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August 06, 1965: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1965:

  • Nancy Carroll
  • Jean Dargassies
  • Adrien Fauchier-Magnan
  • William Fullingim

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August 06, 1965: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 1965 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 06, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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. - I'm Henry VIII, I Am youtube
  2. - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction youtube
  3. - What's New Pussycat youtube
  4. - Save Your Heart For Me youtube
  5. - I Got You Babe youtube

August 06, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1965 was Help! by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

  1. - Help! youtube
  2. - I Got You Babe youtube
  3. - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place youtube
  4. - You've Got Your Troubles youtube
  5. - Mr Tambourine Man youtube

August 06, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1965 was In The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

  1. - In The Midnight Hour
  2. - I Can't Help Myself youtube
  3. - Tonight's The Night
  4. - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
  5. - The Tracks Of My Tears
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August 06, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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August 06, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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August 06, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1965 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 01:35 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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How old is someone born on August 06, 1965?


Someone born on August 06, 1965 is:

59 years 8 months old,

or 716 months and 27 days old,

or 3117 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21820 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1965?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1965.

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