What happened on Saturday June 12, 1965?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1965:

• The Beatles Awarded MBE by Queen Elizabeth II The Beatles were appointed Members of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours, a controversial decision that sparked criticism from previous recipients. Among the 1,800 nominations made by Prime Minister Harold Wilson, the band members were listed formally as John W. Lennon, James P. McCartney, George Harrison, and Richard Starkey. The honour was seen as unconventional, with some critics arguing that it diminished the prestige of the award.
• Rolling Stones Release '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' The Rolling Stones released their iconic hit single '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction', which would become one of the most recognizable rock songs in music history.
• Blue Galaxies Discovery Supports Big Bang Theory Astronomers announced the discovery of 'blue galaxies', providing significant scientific evidence supporting the Big Bang theory of universal creation. This breakthrough offered new insights into the origins and early structure of the universe.
• Nguyen Cao Ky Becomes South Vietnamese Premier General Nguyen Cao Ky succeeded Phan Huy Quat as Premier of South Vietnam, marking a significant political transition during the Vietnam War era.
• Morio Shigematsu Sets Marathon World Record Japanese runner Morio Shigematsu set a new world record in the Polytechnic Marathon in London, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:12:00.
• Sonny and Cher Make TV Debut Musical duo Sonny and Cher made their first television appearance on American Bandstand, beginning their journey to becoming pop culture icons.

Events in 1965

June 12, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1965

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1965

June 12, 1965 was a Saturday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1965 can also be written as 6/12/1965 in the US and as 12/6/1965 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1965 in June 1965 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1965:

• Florence Guérin

  French actress who was active in film and television from 1980 to 2008, known for her versatile roles in French cinema.

• Gwen Torrence

  Retired American track and field athlete who was a prominent sprinter, representing the United States in international competitions.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1965:

• Giuseppe Rossetti

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on June 12th

June 12, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1965 was Back In My Arms Again by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again
2. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Wooly Bully
3. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
4. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
5. The Beach Boys - Help Me, Rhonda

June 12, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1965 was Crying In The Chapel by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
2. Sandie Shaw - Long Live Love
3. The Hollies - I'm Alive
4. The Everly Brothers - The Price Of Love
5. Burt Bacharach - Trains And Boats And Planes

June 12, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1965 was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
2. Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
3. Gene Chandler - Nothing Can Stop Me
4. Fred Hughes - Oo Wee Baby, I Love You
5. Solomon Burke - Tonight's The Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 12, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 1965 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 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 June 12, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 04:57 am.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1965

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Someone born on June 12, 1965 is:

59 years 10 months old,

or 718 months and 11 days old,

or 3123 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21865 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 1965?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 12, 1965.

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