What happened on Wednesday February 17, 1965?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1965:

• Ranger 8 Moon Mission Launch Project Ranger: The Ranger 8 probe launches on its mission to photograph the Mare Tranquillitatis region of the Moon in preparation for the manned Apollo missions. The 'Sea of Tranquility' would later become the historic landing site for Apollo 11, marking a pivotal moment in human space exploration.
• US-Japan Baseball Relations Suspended Baseball diplomatic tensions arise as US-Japan baseball relations are suspended due to a dispute involving player Masanori Murakami, highlighting the complex international dynamics of professional sports during the mid-1960s.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1965

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1965

February 17, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1965 can also be written as 2/17/1965 in the US and as 17/2/1965 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1965 in February 1965 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1965:

• Michael Bay

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• Leonardo Pieraccioni

  Renowned Italian comedian, actor, and film director famous for his successful comedy films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly...

• Rosita Celentano

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1965:

• Tadeusz Lehr-Spławiński

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on February 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1965 was This Diamond Ring by Gary Lewis and the Playboys, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - This Diamond Ring
2. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
3. Petula Clark - Downtown
4. The Temptations - My Girl
5. Shirley Ellis - The Name Game

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1965 was I'll Never Find Another You by The Seekers, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. The Seekers - I'll Never Find Another You
2. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
3. The Kinks - Tired Of Waiting For You
4. Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders - Game Of Love
5. Del Shannon - Keep Searchin'

February 17, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1965 was My Girl by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. The Temptations - My Girl
2. Sam Cooke - Shake
3. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
4. Alvin Cash & The Crawlers - Twine Time
5. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Shotgun

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1965 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 08:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 16, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Mar 17, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1965

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Someone born on February 17, 1965 is:

60 years 3 months old,

or 723 months and 17 days old,

or 3145 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22021 days old,

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

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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

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

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