What happened on Friday December 17, 1965?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1965:

• Astrodome Opens with Star-Studded Inaugural Concert The iconic Houston Astrodome, the world's first multi-purpose domed sports stadium, was inaugurated with a spectacular concert featuring legendary performers Judy Garland and The Supremes.
• British Oil Embargo Against Rhodesia Ends The British government officially lifted the oil embargo against Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), marking a significant moment in the complex political tensions of the decolonization era.
• David Levy's Comet Search Begins Amateur astronomer David Levy commenced his dedicated search for comets, which would later lead to significant astronomical discoveries, including the co-discovery of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.
• Sunday New York Times Record Edition The Sunday New York Times published a record-breaking edition of 946 pages, priced at 50 cents, showcasing the newspaper's extensive content and influence during the mid-1960s.
• Dutch Limburgs Coal Mine Closure The Dutch government shut down the Limburgs coal mine, reflecting the broader economic shifts and declining coal industry in Western Europe during the 1960s.

Events in 1965

December 17, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1965

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1965

December 17, 1965 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1965 can also be written as 12/17/1965 in the US and as 17/12/1965 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1965 in December 1965 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1965:

• Jeff Grayer

  Professional NBA guard who played for the Charlotte Hornets and won an Olympic bronze medal in 1988 with the US basketball team.

• Craig Berube

  Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who had a notable career in the NHL.

• Leah Lail
• Clive Robertson

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1965:

• Hastings Lionel Ismay
• Tommaso Lequio di Assaba
• Maria Teresa Vera

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 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 17, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 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 17, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1965 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:42 am and setting at 01:52 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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Someone born on December 17, 1965 is:

59 years 4 months old,

or 712 months and 27 days old,

or 3099 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21698 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1965?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1965.

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