What happened on Monday February 08, 1965?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1965:

• US Combat Troops Deployed to Vietnam President Lyndon B. Johnson deploys the first 3,500 US combat Marines to South Vietnam, specifically to protect a key US airbase near Da Nang. This marks a significant escalation of American military involvement in the Vietnam War, representing a pivotal moment in Cold War history.
• The Supremes Release Iconic Hit Single The Supremes release their legendary hit single 'Stop! In the Name of Love', which would become one of the most recognizable Motown songs of the 1960s and a defining track of the era's popular music.
• Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 Tragedy Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean off Jones Beach, New York, after taking evasive maneuvers to avoid a mid-air collision shortly after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport. The crash results in the tragic loss of all 84 people onboard, highlighting the critical importance of aviation safety protocols.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1965

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1965

February 08, 1965 was a Monday and it was the 39th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1965 can also be written as 2/8/1965 in the US and as 8/2/1965 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1965 in February 1965 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1965:

• Mathilda May

  French actress with a background in dance, daughter of a Greek-Turkish playwright and a Swedish ballet teacher.

• Dicky Cheung

  Renowned Hong Kong actor who has made significant contributions to television dramas and films in the Asian entertainment industry.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on February 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1965 was You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
2. Petula Clark - Downtown
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - This Diamond Ring
4. Shirley Ellis - The Name Game
5. The Temptations - My Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1965 was I'll Never Find Another You by The Seekers, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. The Seekers - I'll Never Find Another You
2. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
3. The Kinks - Tired Of Waiting For You
4. Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders - Game Of Love
5. Del Shannon - Keep Searchin'

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1965 was My Girl by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. The Temptations - My Girl
2. Sam Cooke - Shake
3. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
4. Shirley Ellis - The Name Game
5. Marvin Gaye - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1965 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:37 am and setting at 12:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1965

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Someone born on February 08, 1965 is:

60 years 2 months old,

or 722 months and 15 days old,

or 3141 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21989 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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

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

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