What happened on Wednesday December 08, 1965?

About December 8th, 1965, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pope Paul VI officially signs the documents of the Second Vatican Council, a landmark event that significantly modernized Catholic Church practices and theological approaches.
  • Day of the week: December 8th, 1965 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) by The Byrds
  • #1 UK song: The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers
  • Popular movie: For a Few Dollars More directed by Sergio Leone

More about December 8th, 1965? See below for more news and curiosities on December 8th, 1965.

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December 08, 1965: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1965:

  • Second Vatican Council Concludes Pope Paul VI officially signs the documents of the Second Vatican Council, a landmark event that significantly modernized Catholic Church practices and theological approaches.
  • Leadership Change in Soviet Union Nikolai Podgorny succeeds Anastas Mikoyan as President of the USSR, marking a significant transition in Soviet political leadership during the Cold War era.
  • Broadway Premiere of 'Cactus Flower' Abe Burrows' comedic play 'Cactus Flower' makes its debut in New York City, contributing to the vibrant theatrical landscape of the mid-1960s.

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

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What day of the week was December 08, 1965?


December 08, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1965 can also be written as 12/8/1965 in the US and as 8/12/1965 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 08, 1965?


Famous people born on December 08, 1965:

  • Jeffrey Wright

    Acclaimed American actor known for diverse roles in film, television, and theater, including notable performances in 'Westworld' and 'Angels...

  • Luca Cantagalli

    Italian volleyball player who represented Italy in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, winning a bronze medal and becoming a notable figure in...

  • David Harewood

    Acclaimed English actor known for roles in television series like 'Homeland' and 'Supergirl', with a distinguished career in both film and...

  • Teresa Weatherspoon

    Legendary WNBA basketball player who made significant contributions to women's professional basketball, known for her exceptional skills and...

  • Fréderic Soulier (politician)

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December 08, 1965: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1965 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 6th and December 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1965 was Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) by The Byrds, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

  1. - Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) youtube
  2. - I Hear A Symphony youtube
  3. - Let's Hang On youtube
  4. - I Got You (I Feel Good) youtube
  5. - Over And Over youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1965 was The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

  1. - The Carnival Is Over youtube
  2. - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out youtube
  3. - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go) youtube
  4. - My Generation youtube
  5. - The River youtube

December 08, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1965 was I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

  1. - I Got You (I Feel Good)
  2. - I Hear A Symphony youtube
  3. - Ain't That Peculiar
  4. - Rescue Me youtube
  5. - Seesaw
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December 08, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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December 08, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1965 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:26 pm and setting at 08:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1966.

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How old is someone born on December 08, 1965?


Someone born on December 08, 1965 is:

59 years 5 months old,

or 713 months and 6 days old,

or 3101 weeks

or 21707 days old,

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

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

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