What happened on Wednesday May 19, 1965?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1965:

• Patricia R. Harris: First Black Female US Ambassador Patricia R. Harris made history on May 19, 1965, by becoming the first African American woman to serve as a United States ambassador, breaking significant racial and gender barriers in diplomatic service. Her appointment to Luxembourg represented a milestone in civil rights and diplomatic representation.
• West Ham United's European Cup Winners' Cup Victory On May 19, 1965, West Ham United secured their 5th European Cup Winners' Cup, demonstrating the strength of English football in international competitions during the mid-1960s. This victory solidified the team's reputation as a formidable force in European football.
• Tui Malila: World's Oldest Known Tortoise Tui Malila, a remarkable tortoise believed to have been born between 1773 and 1777, was recognized as one of the world's oldest known tortoises. This extraordinary creature lived through multiple historical eras, symbolizing remarkable longevity in the animal kingdom.
• Legislation to Halt Silver Dollar Production U.S. Congressman Silvio Conte of Massachusetts introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting the continued production of silver dollars, reflecting evolving monetary policy and economic considerations in mid-1960s America.
• Edward Odumbe: Kenyan Cricket Player Edward Odumbe was a notable Kenyan pace bowler who represented Kenya in international cricket, including participation in the 1996 Cricket World Cup. His athletic career contributed to the development of cricket in East Africa.

Events in 1965

May 19, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 19, 1965

Newspapers from May. 19, 1965

May 19, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1965 can also be written as 5/19/1965 in the US and as 19/5/1965 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1965 in May 1965 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1965:

• Cecilia Bolocco

  Chilean television host and model who won Miss Universe in 1987, becoming a prominent media personality in Latin America.

• Bernard Vrancken

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1965:

• Erik Abrahamsson
• Maria Dąbrowska

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on May 19th

May 19, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1965 was Ticket To Ride by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

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

May 19, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1965 was Ticket To Ride by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

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 19, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1965 was I'll Be Doggone by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Marvin Gaye - I'll Be Doggone
2. The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again
3. Little Milton - We're Gonna Make It
4. The Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby
5. Gene Chandler - Nothing Can Stop Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1965 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 09:25 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 19, 1965

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Someone born on May 19, 1965 is:

59 years 11 months old,

or 719 months and 25 days old,

or 3130 weeks

or 21910 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 19, 1965.

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