What happened on Monday November 08, 1965?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1965:

• Operation Hump in Vietnam War The 173rd Airborne Brigade is ambushed by over 1,200 Viet Cong during Operation Hump in War Zone D, Vietnam. In a significant engagement, the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, also fights one of the first set-piece battles between Australian forces and the Viet Cong at the Battle of Gang Toi. The operation resulted in heavy casualties, with 48 American soldiers losing their lives and many more wounded. Medic Lawrence Joel's heroic actions, continuing to treat wounded soldiers despite being severely injured, earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor.
• United Kingdom Abolishes Death Penalty The Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 receives Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone in British criminal justice by formally abolishing capital punishment for almost all crimes. This landmark legislation represented a major shift in the UK's approach to criminal sentencing and human rights.
• American Airlines Flight 383 Crash American Airlines Flight 383 crashes near Constance, Kentucky, resulting in a tragic loss of life. Of the 62 people on board, 58 perished in the accident, marking a significant aviation disaster of the year.
• Days of Our Lives Television Premiere The iconic soap opera 'Days of Our Lives' debuts on NBC in the United States, launching a television series that would become a long-running and culturally significant daytime drama.
• British Indian Ocean Territory Established The British Indian Ocean Territory is officially formed, comprising the Chagos Archipelago, Aldabra, Farquhar, and Des Roches islands. This administrative reorganization would later become significant in geopolitical discussions about territorial sovereignty and indigenous rights.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Nov. 08, 1965

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 1965

November 08, 1965 was a Monday and it was the 312th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1965 can also be written as 11/8/1965 in the US and as 8/11/1965 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1965 in November 1965 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1965:

• Jeff Blauser

  Professional baseball player who played as a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs during the 1990s, known for his solid defensive skills and...

• Mini Jakobsen

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on November 8th

Famous people died on November 08, 1965:

• Dorothy Kilgallen

  Dorothy Kilgallen was a prominent American journalist, television personality, and panelist on the popular game show 'What's My Line?'.

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on November 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1965 was Get Off Of My Cloud by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Get Off Of My Cloud
2. The Toys - A Lover's Concerto
3. Len Barry - 1-2-3
4. The Vogues - You're The One
5. The Supremes - I Hear A Symphony

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1965 was Get Off Of My Cloud by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Get Off Of My Cloud
2. The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over
3. Ken Dodd - Tears
4. Chris Andrews - Yesterday Man
5. The Who - My Generation

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1965 was Rescue Me by Fontella Bass, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.

1. Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
2. Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar
3. The Miracles - My Girl Has Gone
4. Kim Weston - Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)
5. The Temptations - My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:39 pm and setting at 06:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1965

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Someone born on November 08, 1965 is:

59 years 6 months old,

or 714 months and 15 days old,

or 3106 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21746 days old,

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

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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

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

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