What happened on Wednesday August 11, 1965?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1965:

• Watts Riots: A Pivotal Moment in Civil Rights History On August 11, 1965, a routine traffic stop involving Marquette Frye, a 21-year-old African American man, by a white California Highway Patrol officer for suspected drunk driving in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles triggered a significant civil rights uprising. The arrest quickly escalated when Frye's mother, Rena Frye, became involved, leading to a confrontation that sparked widespread civil unrest and riots lasting six days.
• Beatles Movie 'Help' Premieres in New York The Beatles' film 'Help' opens in New York City, marking another milestone in the band's growing international popularity and cultural influence during the mid-1960s.

Events in 1965

August 11, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1965

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1965

August 11, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 11, 1965 in August 1965 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1965:

• Viola Davis

  Viola Davis is a groundbreaking African American actress who has won an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award, making her the first Black actress to...

• Embeth Davidtz

  Embeth Davidtz is an accomplished American actress known for her roles in films like 'Schindler's List', 'Matilda', and 'Army of Darkness'.

• Duane Martin

  Duane Martin is an American actor who has appeared in various films and television shows, including the comedy 'Above the Rim' and the...

• Shinji Mikami

  Shinji Mikami is a legendary Japanese video game designer widely recognized as the creator of the 'Resident Evil' survival horror game...

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on August 11th

Famous people died on August 11, 1965:

• Bill Woodfull

  Australian cricketer and educator (b. 1897).

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on August 11th

August 11, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 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 11th 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 11, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1965 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:07 pm and setting at 05:59 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 11, 1965

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Someone born on August 11, 1965 is:

59 years 9 months old,

or 717 months and 12 days old,

or 3119 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21835 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1965?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1965.

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