What happened on Wednesday December 15, 1965?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1965:

• Gemini 6 Space Mission Milestone NASA's Gemini 6 spacecraft was launched, marking a critical moment in space exploration by preparing for the first-ever space rendezvous with Gemini 7. This mission represented a significant technological achievement in human spaceflight.
• Devastating Cyclone in Bangladesh A catastrophic third cyclone of the year struck the Ganges River delta region in Bangladesh, resulting in approximately 10,000 fatalities. The massive storm caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life in the vulnerable coastal area.
• New Baseball Commissioner Appointed William Eckert was appointed as the fourth commissioner of Major League Baseball, succeeding Ford Frick in this pivotal leadership role for the sport.
• Queen Juliana Opens Zeeland Bridge Queen Juliana of the Netherlands officially inaugurated the Zeeland Bridge, a significant infrastructure project connecting regions in the Netherlands and improving transportation infrastructure.
• "Charlie Girl" Musical Debuts The musical "Charlie Girl" by David Heneker and John Taylor premiered at the Adelphi Theatre in London, contributing to the vibrant theatrical scene of mid-1960s Britain.

Events in 1965

December 15, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 15, 1965

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1965

December 15, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 349th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1965 can also be written as 12/15/1965 in the US and as 15/12/1965 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1965 in December 1965 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1965:

• Ted Raimi

  American actor known for his roles in Sam Raimi's films and TV series like 'Xena: Warrior Princess' and 'SeaQuest DSV'.

• Clayton Nemrow
• José Tolentino de Mendonça

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1965:

• Leonid Petrovič Grossman
• Jerome Daniel Hannan
• Peer Krom

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1965 was Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) by The Byrds, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

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

December 15, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1965 was The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

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 15, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1965 was I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got You (I Feel Good)
2. Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar
3. Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
4. The Supremes - I Hear A Symphony
5. The Packers - Hole In The Wall

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1965 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:23 pm and setting at 01:01 pm.

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 15, 1965

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Someone born on December 15, 1965 is:

59 years 4 months old,

or 712 months and 29 days old,

or 3100 weeks

or 21700 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1965?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1965.

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