What happened on Friday August 20, 1965?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1965:

• Civil Rights Martyr: Jonathan Myrick Daniels Episcopal seminarian Jonathan Myrick Daniels is murdered in Hayneville, Alabama, while working in the civil rights movement, becoming a symbol of sacrifice in the struggle for racial equality during the 1960s.
• Rolling Stones Hit #1 with "Satisfaction" The Rolling Stones achieve their first #1 hit in the United States with their iconic rock anthem "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", marking a pivotal moment in the band's rise to international fame.
• First Israeli Ambassador to Germany Diplomat Asher Ben-Natan makes history by becoming the first Israeli Ambassador to Germany, presenting his diplomatic credentials to the Bundesrat President, symbolizing a significant diplomatic breakthrough in post-World War II relations.
• Mathews and Aaron Break Home Run Record Baseball legends Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron set a historic milestone by collectively surpassing Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig's home run record, hitting 772 home runs while playing together on the Milwaukee Braves from 1954 to 1965.
• Maritime Tragedy: Meiko Maru Sinking The Japanese tanker Meiko Maru sinks in the Pacific Ocean after a collision with the American freighter Arizona, resulting in the tragic loss of 18 out of 22 crew members.

Events in 1965

August 20, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1965

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1965 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1965:

• KRS-One

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• Kyra Sedgwick

  Kyra Sedgwick is an accomplished American actress and producer, famous for her lead role in the TV series 'The Closer' and her marriage to...

• Maria de Medeiros

  Maria de Medeiros is a Portuguese actress, director, and writer known for her roles in international films like 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Henry &...

• Kevin Dillon

  Kevin Dillon is an American actor best known for his role in the HBO series 'Entourage' as Johnny 'Drama' Chase.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1965:

• Jonathan Daniels

  American seminarian and civil rights activist (b. 1939).

• George Oliver

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on August 20th

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.

1. Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
2. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Save Your Heart For Me
3. The Beatles - Help!
4. The Beach Boys - California Girls
5. 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.

1. The Beatles - Help!
2. Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
3. The Animals - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
4. The Fortunes - You've Got Your Troubles
5. 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 music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
2. Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song
3. The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears
4. The Temptations - Since I Lost My Baby
5. Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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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.

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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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Someone born on August 20, 1965 is:

59 years 8 months old,

or 716 months and 13 days old,

or 3115 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21806 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1965?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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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.

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