What happened on Tuesday July 20, 1965?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1965:

• Civil Rights Tragedy in Alabama In Hayneville, Alabama, a tragic incident occurred where a deputy sheriff shot two civil rights protesters, one a priest and the other a seminarian. The seminarian was fatally wounded, highlighting the violent resistance to the civil rights movement during this tumultuous period.
• Australia's Vietnam War Draft Australia began training its first military draftees for the Vietnam War, initiating a process that would ultimately see 63,790 conscripts serve two years of full-time service in the Australian Regular Army, followed by reserve duty.
• Bob Dylan's Groundbreaking Single Release Columbia Records released Bob Dylan's revolutionary single 'Like a Rolling Stone' to radio stations, a song that would become a landmark in rock music history and significantly influence popular music's direction.
• China's Strategic Missile Force Establishment The People's Republic of China established its Strategic Missile Force, known as the Dier Paobing (Second Artillery), marking a significant milestone in the country's military modernization.
• Supreme Court Nomination President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Abe Fortas to serve on the Supreme Court, a significant judicial appointment during the mid-1960s that would shape the court's composition.
• Death of Li Zongren Li Zongren, who served as the acting President of the Republic of China in 1949 before its fall to the Communists, passed away, marking the end of an era in Chinese political history.
• Turkey-Soviet Diplomatic Relations Turkish Prime Minister Suat Hayri Urguplu returned from a visit to Moscow and announced that the Soviet Union would provide aid to Turkey, signaling diplomatic engagement during the Cold War era.
• Greek Political Leadership Change Elias Tsirimokos assumed the role of Prime Minister of Greece, marking a transition in the country's political leadership during the mid-1960s.
• Baseball Milestone New York Yankees pitcher Mel Stottlemyre achieved a rare feat by hitting an inside-the-park grand slam, a remarkable moment in baseball history.
• Missouri Rainfall Record Edgarton, Missouri experienced an extraordinary rainfall of 46.18 cm (18.18 inches) within 24 hours, setting a new state record for precipitation.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1965

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1965

July 20, 1965 was a Tuesday and it was the 201st day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1965 can also be written as 7/20/1965 in the US and as 20/7/1965 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1965 in July 1965 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1965:

• Marc Trévidic

  A prominent French magistrate who specialized in counter-terrorism investigations and was notably involved in the complex 'Monks of...

• Evelyn Glennie

  A world-renowned Scottish percussionist who is profoundly deaf, known for her groundbreaking musical performances and advocacy for...

• Jess Walter

  An accomplished American novelist and journalist known for his literary works and storytelling, with several critically acclaimed books to...

• Anthony Shriver

  A prominent social entrepreneur and founder of Best Buddies International, dedicated to creating opportunities for people with intellectual...

• Hailemariam Desalegn

  A prominent Ethiopian politician who served as Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 2012 to 2018, playing a significant role in the country's...

• Laurent Lucas
• Giovanni Falcone

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1965:

• Batukeshwar Dutt

  Indian activist (b. 1910).

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1965 was (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
2. Herman's Hermits - I'm Henry VIII, I Am
3. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
4. Tom Jones - What's New Pussycat
5. Jay and the Americans - Cara-Mia

July 20, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1965 was I'm Alive by The Hollies, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. The Hollies - I'm Alive
2. The Yardbirds - Heart Full Of Soul
3. The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man
4. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
5. Gene Pitney - Looking Through The Eyes Of Love

July 20, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1965 was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
2. Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
3. Fred Hughes - Oo Wee Baby, I Love You
4. Solomon Burke - Tonight's The Night
5. Billy Stewart - Sitting In The Park

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1965 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:46 pm and setting at 01:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 1965.

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Someone born on July 20, 1965 is:

59 years 9 months old,

or 717 months and 24 days old,

or 3121 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21848 days old,

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

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 20, 1965.

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