What happened on Sunday February 21, 1965?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1965:

• Assassination of Malcolm X El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), a prominent African American nationalist and religious leader, was assassinated in New York City while addressing his Organization of Afro-American Unity. The assassination was carried out by rival members of the Nation of Islam at the Audubon Ballroom, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
• Broadway Show *Kelly* Closes The Broadway musical *Kelly* closed after its opening night performance, becoming the most expensive Broadway theatrical failure up to that time. This event highlights the unpredictable nature of theatrical productions and the financial risks involved in stage entertainment.
• Keith Arthurton Cricket Player Born Keith Arthurton, a left-handed cricket player from Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies, was noted on this date. Arthurton would later become a notable player representing the West Indies cricket team.

Events in 1965

February 21, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1965

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1965

February 21, 1965 was a Sunday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1965 can also be written as 2/21/1965 in the US and as 21/2/1965 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1965 in February 1965 calendar

Famous people died on February 21, 1965:

• Malcolm X

  Malcolm X was a pivotal civil rights leader who transformed from a convicted criminal to a powerful advocate for African American rights.

• Harry Daniels
• Anna Garofalo

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 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 21, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 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 21, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 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 21st is Pisces.

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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 21, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1965 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 21, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:01 pm and setting at 10:24 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 21, 1965

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Someone born on February 21, 1965 is:

60 years 2 months old,

or 722 months and 23 days old,

or 3142 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21997 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1965?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 21, 1965.

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