What happened on Friday July 16, 1965?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1965:

• Mont Blanc Tunnel Inauguration The historic Mont Blanc Tunnel, a groundbreaking infrastructure project connecting France and Italy through the Alps, was officially inaugurated by Presidents Giuseppe Saragat of Italy and Charles de Gaulle of France. This engineering marvel significantly improved transportation and economic connectivity between the two countries, reducing travel time and creating a crucial cross-border route.
• Assassination of Communist Spy Colonel Phạm Ngọc Thảo South Vietnamese Colonel Phạm Ngọc Thảo, a high-profile communist spy and double agent who had infiltrated the South Vietnamese military, was hunted down and killed by unknown individuals. His death came after being sentenced to death for a failed coup attempt against General Nguyễn Khánh in February 1965, during the complex and tumultuous period of the Vietnam War.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1965

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1965

July 16, 1965 was a Friday and it was the 197th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1965 can also be written as 7/16/1965 in the US and as 16/7/1965 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1965 in July 1965 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1965:

• Michel Desjoyeaux

  Renowned French professional sailor known for multiple victories in prestigious ocean racing competitions like the Vendée Globe.

• David Miliband

  British Labour Party politician who served as Foreign Secretary and was a prominent figure in UK politics.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1965:

• Boris Artzybasheff

  Ukrainian-american illustrator (b. 1899).

• Diego Andiloro
• Simon Rodia

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1965 was (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
2. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
3. Herman's Hermits - I'm Henry VIII, I Am
4. The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
5. Jay and the Americans - Cara-Mia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1965 was I'm Alive by The Hollies, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. The Hollies - I'm Alive
2. The Yardbirds - Heart Full Of Soul
3. The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man
4. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
5. Gene Pitney - Looking Through The Eyes Of Love

July 16, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1965 was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
2. Solomon Burke - Tonight's The Night
3. Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
4. Fred Hughes - Oo Wee Baby, I Love You
5. Billy Stewart - Sitting In The Park

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1965 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 10:05 pm and setting at 09:07 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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Someone born on July 16, 1965 is:

59 years 9 months old,

or 717 months and 7 days old,

or 3118 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21831 days old,

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

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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