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August 20, 1965 was the 232nd day of the year 1965, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 20, 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 20, 1965, who was born and died on August 20, 1965, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 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 20th, 1965 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1965?
- August 20, 1965: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1965?
- August 20, 1965: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1965: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1965: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1965: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1965: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1965: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1965: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1965?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1965?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1965?
What day of the week was August 20, 1965?
August 20, 1965 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1965 can also be written as 8/20/1965 in the US and as 20/8/1965 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1965: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1965:
- Eddie mathews and hank aaron (1954-65) pass babe ruth-lou gehrig hitting 772 hrs while playing together on the same team
- Rolling stones release "satisfaction" (their first #1 us hit).
August 20, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1965 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1965 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:36 pm and setting at 03:39 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 20, 1965?
Famous people born on August 20, 1965:
- Dekhari Maulana
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
- Alegend Jones
Renowned for vibrant abstract art.
- Azeez Ismail
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
- Fantasy A. Science
Renowned for creating imaginative worlds and futuristic technologies in literature.
- KRS-One
Krs-one is an influential american rapper known for his socially conscious lyrics and advocacy for hip-hop culture.
- Andriy Deshchytsia
Ukrainian diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine from 2014 to 2019.
- Maycen Eriksson
Maycen Eriksson is a Swedish poet known for her nature-inspired and introspective works.
- Joe Durigon
Joe durigon is a retired jockey known for his successful career in horse racing.
- Fortunato Santos
Renowned investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.
- Evie Shockley
American poet and scholar recognized for her innovative poetry that challenges conventions.
- Kelvin Lee
Renowned for his research in chemical engineering and nanotechnology.
- Maria de Medeiros
Actress.
- Kyra Sedgwick
Actress.
- Kevin Dillon
Actor.
- Paolo Celata
- Elena Guerrero
- Markus Gandler
- Ali Dia
- Carlotta Clerici
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
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Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1965: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years 8 months old,
or 704 months and 6 days old,
or 3062 weeks
or 21434 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1965?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1965?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1965.
August 20, 1965: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1965:
- Jonathan Daniels
American seminarian and civil rights activist (b. 1939).
- George Oliver
- Odile Defraye
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1965: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1965:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1965: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 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 20, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1965 was I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1965: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1965 was Help! by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1965: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 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 20, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 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 20, 1965: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 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 20, 1965: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 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 20, 1965: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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 20, 1965: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1965 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby
By: Tom Wolfe
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. described this classic exploration of 1960s journalism as "an excellent book by an genius." "This
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
Don'T Stop The Carnival
By: Herman Wouk
Every parrothead dreams of starting a new life in the cool breezes, sun-drenched colours, and rum-laced beverages of a paradise.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
Who was the US President on August 20, 1965?
On August 20, 1965 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1965?
On August 20, 1965 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1965?
On August 20, 1965 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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.
