What happened on Thursday October 07, 1965?

Here's what happened on October 07, 1965:

• Indonesian Communist Purge Begins The Indonesian army initiated a widespread and brutal campaign of arresting and executing communists, an operation that would continue until March 1966. This period, known as the Indonesian killings of 1965–66, was a dark chapter in the country's history marked by significant political violence.
• South Korean Troops Deployed to Vietnam A brigade of South Korean soldiers arrived in South Vietnam, marking their involvement in the Vietnam War. This deployment represented a significant geopolitical commitment during the Cold War era, with South Korea supporting United States and South Vietnamese forces.
• Super Typhoon Carmen Devastates Japanese Fishing Fleet Super Typhoon Carmen caused catastrophic maritime destruction, sinking seven Japanese fishing boats near Guam and resulting in 209 fatalities. This tragic event highlighted the immense destructive power of tropical cyclones in the Pacific region.
• East Germany Joins International Olympic Committee The International Olympic Committee officially admitted East Germany as a member, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War era and the evolving landscape of international sports participation.
• Chevrolet Debuts Mako Shark II Concept Car At the Paris Auto Show in France, Chevrolet unveiled the groundbreaking Mako Shark II show car, a visionary design that would directly influence the iconic 1968 Corvette model. This concept car represented a pivotal moment in automotive design, showcasing the bold and futuristic styling that would define American sports car aesthetics in the late 1960s.
• Yale Presents Controversial Vinland Map Yale University presented the 'Vinland map', a cartographic artifact that claimed to provide evidence of Norse exploration of North America before Christopher Columbus. The map's authenticity has been a subject of intense scholarly debate and scientific investigation.
• Post Office Tower Opens in London The Post Office Tower (later renamed BT Tower) was inaugurated in London, becoming a significant architectural landmark and telecommunications hub that symbolized Britain's technological progress in the mid-1960s.
• Extraordinary Golf Shot Sets World Record In an extraordinary display of golfing luck and wind conditions, Robert Mitera achieved a world record for the longest straight hole-in-one. A 50-mph gust carried his tee shot an incredible 447 yards at Miracle Hills Golf Course in Omaha, Nebraska, creating a remarkable sporting moment.
• Extreme Fitness Achievement Charles Linster demonstrated extraordinary physical endurance by completing 6,006 consecutive push-ups, setting a remarkable fitness milestone that showcases human physical potential.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Oct. 07, 1965

Newspapers from Oct. 07, 1965

October 07, 1965 was a Thursday and it was the 280th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 07, 1965 can also be written as 10/7/1965 in the US and as 7/10/1965 in UK and Europe.

October 07, 1965 in October 1965 calendar

Famous people born on October 07, 1965:

• Marco Apicella

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on October 7th

Famous people died on October 07, 1965:

• Jesse Douglas

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on October 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 07, 1965 was Yesterday by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. The Beatles - Yesterday
2. The McCoys - Hang On Sloopy
3. Roy Head - Treat Her Right
4. Barry McGuire - Eve Of Destruction
5. Ramsey Lewis Trio - The In Crowd

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 07, 1965 was Tears by Ken Dodd, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Ken Dodd - Tears
2. Andy Williams - Almost There
3. Manfred Mann - If You Gotta Go Go Now
4. Barry Mcguire - Eve Of Destruction
5. The Walker Brothers - Make It Easy On Yourself

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 07, 1965 was I Want To (Do Everything For You) by Joe Tex, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Joe Tex - I Want To (Do Everything For You)
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
3. Ramsey Lewis Trio - The "In" Crowd
4. Bobby Bland - These Hands (Small But Mighty)
5. Roy Head And The Traits - Treat Her Right

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 7th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 07, 1965 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 07, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:36 pm and setting at 04:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Oct 10, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on October 07, 1965

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Someone born on October 07, 1965 is:

59 years 8 months old,

or 716 months and 17 days old,

or 3115 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21810 days old,

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

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 7th 2025.

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

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

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