What happened on Thursday December 09, 1965?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1965:

• First Space Rendezvous Gemini 6A and Gemini 7 spacecraft successfully performed the first controlled rendezvous in Earth orbit, a critical milestone in space exploration and spacecraft maneuvering capabilities.
• Death of Branch Rickey Branch Rickey, pioneering baseball executive known for breaking the color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson, passed away. He was a transformative figure in Major League Baseball who championed racial integration.
• Kecksburg UFO Incident A mysterious fireball was observed across multiple states, with reports of an unidentified object crashing in woods near Pittsburgh. The incident sparked significant UFO speculation and investigation, with NASA later acknowledging examination of the object in 2005.
• Soviet Leadership Change Nikolai Podgorny replaced Anastas Mikoyan as President of the Presidium in the Soviet Union, signaling a subtle shift in Soviet political leadership.
• Caribbean Economic Integration The Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) was formed, marking an important step towards regional economic cooperation and integration.
• Major Baseball Trade Frank Robinson was traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Baltimore Orioles, a significant player transfer that would impact both teams' performance.
• Diplomatic Tensions Tanzania and Guinea simultaneously severed diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, reflecting post-colonial political dynamics in Africa.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Dec. 09, 1965

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1965

December 09, 1965 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1965 can also be written as 12/9/1965 in the US and as 9/12/1965 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1965 in December 1965 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1965:

• Ariane Massenet

  Prominent French journalist and media personality known for her work in radio and television broadcasting.

• David Harewood

  Acclaimed British actor known for roles in television series like Homeland and Supergirl.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1965:

• Branch Rickey

  Known for breaking the baseball color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson.

• Gioacchino Armano
• Franco Sartori

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on December 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 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. The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)
2. The Supremes - I Hear A Symphony
3. The 4 Seasons - Let's Hang On
4. James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
5. The Dave Clark Five - Over And Over

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1965 was The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over
2. The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
3. Cliff Richard - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
4. The Who - My Generation
5. Ken Dodd - The River

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 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. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
2. The Supremes - I Hear A Symphony
3. Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar
4. Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
5. Don Covay & The Goodtimers - Seesaw

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1965 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 09, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:20 pm and setting at 09:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on December 09, 1965

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Someone born on December 09, 1965 is:

59 years 5 months old,

or 713 months and 5 days old,

or 3100 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21706 days old,

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

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.

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

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

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