What happened on Friday May 07, 1965?

About May 7th, 1965, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Rhodesian Front political party, led by Prime Minister Ian Smith, successfully retained its majority in the general election for the House of Assembly, solidifying its political power in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) during a period of significant racial and political tension.
  • Day of the week: May 7th, 1965 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter by Herman's Hermits
  • #1 UK song: Ticket To Ride by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: Sylvia directed by Christine Jeffs

More about May 7th, 1965? See below for more news and curiosities on May 7th, 1965.

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May 07, 1965: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 1965:

  • Rhodesian Front Maintains Political Control The Rhodesian Front political party, led by Prime Minister Ian Smith, successfully retained its majority in the general election for the House of Assembly, solidifying its political power in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) during a period of significant racial and political tension.
  • Maritime Tragedy in the Straits of Mackinac A significant maritime accident occurred when the limestone carrier freighter SS Cedarville collided with the Norwegian freighter SS Topdalsfjord in the Straits of Mackinac. The collision resulted in the sinking of the Cedarville and the tragic loss of two crew members, highlighting the navigational challenges and risks in maritime transportation during the mid-1960s.
  • WAOW TV Channel 9 Launches in Wausau, Wisconsin WAOW TV channel 9, an ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Wausau, Wisconsin, expanding local media coverage and providing a new source of news and entertainment for residents of central Wisconsin.

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May 07, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 07, 1965?


May 07, 1965 was a Friday and it was the 127th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1965 can also be written as 5/7/1965 in the US and as 7/5/1965 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 07, 1965?


Famous people born on May 07, 1965:

  • Owen Hart

    Canadian professional wrestler who tragically died during a WWE pay-per-view event in 1999, falling from the arena rafters during a stunt...

  • Stephen Gaghan

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for critically acclaimed films like 'Traffic' and 'Syriana'.

  • Norman Whiteside

    Northern Irish football manager and former professional footballer known for his early breakthrough in professional sports and notable...

  • Leslie Hope

    Canadian actress known for her roles in television series, particularly her work in '24'.

  • Gila Goldstein
  • Reuben Davis (American football)

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May 07, 1965: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 1965:

  • Charles Sheeler
  • Paolina Olga di Württemberg

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May 07, 1965: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 1965 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 07, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1965 was Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter by Herman's Hermits, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

  1. - Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter youtube
  2. - Count Me In youtube
  3. - Ticket To Ride youtube
  4. - Game Of Love youtube
  5. - I'll Never Find Another You youtube

May 07, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1965 was Ticket To Ride by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

  1. - Ticket To Ride youtube
  2. - King Of The Road youtube
  3. - Where Are You Now (My Love) youtube
  4. - True Love Ways youtube
  5. - A World Of Our Own youtube

May 07, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 1965 was We're Gonna Make It by Little Milton, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

  1. - We're Gonna Make It
  2. - I'll Be Doggone
  3. - It's Growing
  4. - Ooo Baby Baby
  5. - Shotgun
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May 07, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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

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May 07, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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May 07, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 07, 1965 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 May 07, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 02:30 am.

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

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How old is someone born on May 07, 1965?


Someone born on May 07, 1965 is:

60 years and 27 days old,

or 720 months and 27 days old,

or 3134 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21942 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 1965?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 07, 1965.

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