What happened on Monday August 09, 1965?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1965:

• Singapore's Involuntary Independence On August 9, 1965, Singapore was unexpectedly expelled from the Federation of Malaysia, becoming the first and only country in modern history to gain independence through forced separation rather than a deliberate independence movement. This pivotal moment marked a significant turning point in Singapore's political history, leading to its emergence as a sovereign city-state.
• Titan Missile Base Tragedy A catastrophic fire at a Titan missile base near Little Rock, Arkansas resulted in the devastating loss of 53 construction workers' lives. This industrial accident highlighted the significant risks associated with Cold War-era military infrastructure and missile development projects.

Events in 1965

August 09, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1965

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1965

August 09, 1965 was a Monday and it was the 221st day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1965 can also be written as 8/9/1965 in the US and as 9/8/1965 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1965 in August 1965 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1965:

• Nitin Chandrakant Desai

  Renowned Indian art director and production designer who significantly contributed to Bollywood film aesthetics, known for his elaborate and...

• John Smith

  Olympic freestyle wrestler who won two gold medals in the 62 kg category during the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1965:

• Creighton Hale
• Thomas Percy Hilditch

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1965 was I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
2. The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
3. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Save Your Heart For Me
4. Herman's Hermits - I'm Henry VIII, I Am
5. Tom Jones - What's New Pussycat

August 09, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1965 was Help! by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

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 09, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1965 was Papa's Got A Brand New Bag by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
2. Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour
3. The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears
4. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
5. Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1965 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:50 pm and setting at 04:01 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 09, 1965

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Someone born on August 09, 1965 is:

59 years 9 months old,

or 717 months and 14 days old,

or 3119 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21837 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1965?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 09, 1965.

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