What happened on Sunday August 08, 1965?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1965:

• Voting Rights Act Signed into Law President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act, a pivotal civil rights legislation that outlawed discriminatory voting practices like literacy tests. This historic act was crucial in dismantling systemic barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their constitutional right to vote, marking a significant milestone in the American civil rights movement.
• Singapore Leaves Malaysian Federation Singapore was expelled from the Malaysian Federation, a critical moment in the nation's political history. This separation marked the beginning of Singapore's independent statehood under the leadership of Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, leading to the establishment of Singapore as a sovereign nation.
• NBC Sports Launches National Television Contract NBC Sports initiated its five-year national television contract with a preseason American Football League game between the Buffalo Bills and the Boston Patriots. Buffalo won decisively 23-0, symbolizing the beginning of a new era in sports broadcasting and the league's growing popularity.
• Marlene Hagge Wins LPGA Milwaukee Golf Open Professional golfer Marlene Hagge secured victory at the LPGA Milwaukee Golf Open, contributing to her notable career in women's professional golf during the 1960s.

Events in 1965

August 08, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1965

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1965

August 08, 1965 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1965 can also be written as 8/8/1965 in the US and as 8/8/1965 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1965 in August 1965 calendar

Famous people died on August 08, 1965:

• Shirley Jackson

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August 08, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1965 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:02 pm and setting at 03:07 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 08, 1965

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Someone born on August 08, 1965 is:

59 years 8 months old,

or 716 months and 25 days old,

or 3116 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21818 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1965?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1965.

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