What happened on Thursday December 16, 1965?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1965:

• Vietnam War: Troop Expansion Request General William Westmoreland submitted a formal request to U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara for an additional 243,000 military personnel by the end of 1966, signaling the escalating American involvement in the Vietnam War.
• Gemini 6 Space Mission Returns to Earth NASA's Gemini 6 spacecraft successfully completed its mission and returned to Earth, marking another significant milestone in the United States' space exploration program during the Cold War-era Space Race.
• First Musical Performance in Space During the Gemini 6 space flight, astronauts made history by broadcasting 'Jingle Bells' as the first musical performance in space, adding a playful and human touch to the serious scientific mission.
• Pioneer 6 Space Probe Launch NASA launched the Pioneer 6 space probe into solar orbit using a Delta-E rocket, expanding scientific understanding of space and solar system dynamics.
• Coronation of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was officially crowned as the King of Tonga, succeeding his mother Queen Salote Tupou III. He would go on to reign for over 41 years, becoming one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the Pacific region and a significant figure in Tongan modern history.

Events in 1965

December 16, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1965

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1965

December 16, 1965 was a Thursday and it was the 350th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1965 can also be written as 12/16/1965 in the US and as 16/12/1965 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1965 in December 1965 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1965:

• JB Smoove

  Renowned comedian known for his distinctive comedic style and roles in television and film.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1965:

• W. Somerset Maugham

  British playwright, novelist, and short story writer (b. 1874).

• François Hugues
• Tito Schipa
• Salote Tupou III

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 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 16, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 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 16, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1965 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:33 am and setting at 01:26 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 16, 1965

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Someone born on December 16, 1965 is:

59 years 4 months old,

or 712 months and 28 days old,

or 3099 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21699 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1965?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1965.

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