What happened on Sunday May 16, 1965?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1965:

• Bien Hoa Air Base Bombing A bomb destroys a United States Air Force base in Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, during the escalating Vietnam War, highlighting the increasing military tensions in the region.
• SpaghettiOs Introduction Campbell Soup Company launches SpaghettiOs under its Franco-American brand, introducing a revolutionary convenient pasta product that would become a staple in American households.
• Jim Palmer's MLB Debut Baltimore Orioles' rookie pitcher Jim Palmer makes his Major League Baseball debut, defeating the New York Yankees 7-5 and hitting a home run in a remarkable first game performance.
• Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix At the 18th Cannes Film Festival, 'The Knack...and How to Get It', directed by Richard Lester, wins the prestigious Grand Prix du Festival International du Film.
• WNJU TV Channel Launch WNJU TV channel 47 begins broadcasting in New York-Linden, expanding local television media options.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Win Susie Maxwell wins the LPGA Muskogee Civitan Golf Open, advancing her professional golf career.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1965

Newspapers from May. 16, 1965

May 16, 1965 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1965 can also be written as 5/16/1965 in the US and as 16/5/1965 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1965 in May 1965 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1965:

• Krist Novoselic

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• Vincent Regan

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1965:

• Mary Breckinridge
• János Földessy

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1965 was Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter by Herman's Hermits, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Herman's Hermits - Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter
2. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Count Me In
3. The Beatles - Ticket To Ride
4. The Seekers - I'll Never Find Another You
5. Herman's Hermits - Silhouettes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1965 was Ticket To Ride by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. The Beatles - Ticket To Ride
2. Roger Miller - King Of The Road
3. Jackie Trent - Where Are You Now (My Love)
4. Peter & Gordon - True Love Ways
5. The Seekers - A World Of Our Own

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1965 was We're Gonna Make It by Little Milton, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Little Milton - We're Gonna Make It
2. Marvin Gaye - I'll Be Doggone
3. The Temptations - It's Growing
4. The Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby
5. The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1965 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:31 pm and setting at 06:58 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 May 16, 1965

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Someone born on May 16, 1965 is:

59 years 11 months old,

or 719 months and 28 days old,

or 3130 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21913 days old,

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

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

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

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