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August 17, 1965 was the 229th day of the year 1965, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 17, 1965 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 17, 1965, who was born and died on August 17, 1965, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1965, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher), movies (e.g. Morituri, directed by Bernhard Wicki), TV series (e.g. My Brother Jack) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1965 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1965?
- August 17, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1965?
- August 17, 1965: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1965: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1965: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1965: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1965: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1965: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1965: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1965?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1965?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1965?
What day of the week was August 17, 1965?
August 17, 1965 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1965 can also be written as 8/17/1965 in the US and as 17/8/1965 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1965 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1965 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 10:14 pm and setting at 12:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1965.
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Who was born on August 17, 1965?
Famous people born on August 17, 1965:
- Seaver John
Physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Steve Gorman
American drummer (the black crowes, trigger hippy).
- Joel Spolsky
Co-founder of Stack Overflow and Trello.
- Donner Kabuto
Donner Kabuto is an astronomer known for his research on exoplanets and planetary systems.
- Elrod Tucker
Elrod Tucker is a prominent businessman who has made significant achievements in the business industry.
- Dottie Pepper
American golfer.
- Roberto Clemente
Puerto rican broadcaster of baseball and ex-professional baseball player.
- Dottie Mochrie Pepper
Saratoga springs, new york -- golfer (1992 dinah shore).
- Fred Grim
Soccer player (cambuur l, ajax).
- Glen Goldsmith
Rocker "what you see is what you get".
- Robert Manry
Editor of cleveland newspaper / sail the atlantic (in craft).
- Anna Maria Bernini
- Sergio Vargas
- Per Joar Hansen
- Luca Evangelisti
- Anton Pfeffer
- David McCormick
- Torbjørn Jensen
- Paola Pozzoni
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1965: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years 8 months old,
or 704 months and 9 days old,
or 3062 weeks and 3 days old,
or 21437 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 1965.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1965?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1965?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1965.
August 17, 1965: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1965:
- Giovanni Bernasconi
- Jack Spicer
- Guillermo Fernández-Shaw Iturralde
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1965: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1965:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1965: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1965 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1965 was I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 17, 1965: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1965 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
- Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Save Your Heart For Me
- The Beatles - Help!
- The Beach Boys - California Girls
- The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
August 17, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1965 was Help! by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 17, 1965: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1965 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - Help!
- Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
- The Animals - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
- The Fortunes - You've Got Your Troubles
- The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man
August 17, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1965 was Papa's Got A Brand New Bag by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 17, 1965: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1965 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
- Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song
- The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears
- The Temptations - Since I Lost My Baby
- Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour
August 17, 1965: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1965 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Morituri
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Bernhard Wicki
Starring: Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner, Janet Margolin, Trevor Howard
The Skull
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Freddie Francis
Starring: Peter Cushing, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett, Nigel Green
Spare a Copper
Release year: 1965
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Starring: George Formby, Dorothy Hyson, George Merritt, John Warwick
Adios Gringo
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Giorgio Stegani
Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Ida Galli, Nello Pazzafini, Pierre Cressoy, Roberto Camardiel, Mimo Billi, Nino Musco, Jesús Puente, Gino Marturano
Country: Italy
Sergeant Dead Head
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Starring: Frankie Avalon, Deborah Walley, Cesar Romero, Fred Clark
August 17, 1965: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 1965 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
My Brother Jack
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Stephen Dest
Police Patrol
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Rasmus A. Sivertsen
August 17, 1965: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1965 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Green Berets
By: Robin Moore
Robin Moore, a 1965 writer, wanted to know more about the activities of the U.S. Army Special Forces (also known as the Green Berets).
Up The Down Staircase
By: Bel Kaufman
Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase, one of the most beloved novels of all time, is among the most loved. It has been translated in sixteen languages and made into a prize-winning motion movie. The play was staged at high …
The Looking Glass War
By: John Le Carre
The New York Times bestseller author of A Delicate truth and Our Kind of Traitor. This film will soon be a major motion movie starring Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris as well as Stellan Skarsgard, Damian Lewis and Stellan Skrsgard.
Is Paris Burning?
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
The dramatic story of Paris's liberation by the Allies comes from the bestselling author of The City of Joy. Is Paris Burning
The Oxford History Of The American People
By: Samuel Eliot Morison
This is a political and social history that traces the major strands of America's history, from prehistoric man to President Kennedy's assassination.
Who was the US President on August 17, 1965?
On August 17, 1965 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1965?
On August 17, 1965 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1965?
On August 17, 1965 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1965?
1965 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Geraldine McCullough wins Widener Gold Medal for Sculpture
- Orbiting Solar Observatory 2 is launched into Earth orbit (552/636 km).
- Cassius Clay becomes a Muslim and adopts the name Muhammad Ali
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What was the calendar for August 1965?
August 1965 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
