What happened on Thursday October 21, 1965?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1965:

• Comet Ikeya-Seki Approaches Perihelion The remarkable Comet Ikeya-Seki reached its closest point to the sun, passing approximately 450,000 kilometers from the solar surface, creating a spectacular astronomical event.
• Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Robert B. Woodward Robert B. Woodward was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work in organic synthesis, recognizing his significant contributions to understanding chemical structures and reactions.
• Vivian Beaumont Theater Opens in New York City The prestigious Vivian Beaumont Theater, part of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, opened its doors in New York City, becoming a significant venue for theatrical performances.
• KTWU TV Channel 11 Begins Broadcasting KTWU, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television station located in Topeka, Kansas, commenced its broadcasting operations, expanding media access in the region.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1965

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1965

October 21, 1965 was a Thursday and it was the 294th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1965 can also be written as 10/21/1965 in the US and as 21/10/1965 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1965 in October 1965 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1965:

• Hisashi Imai

  Prominent Japanese rock musician, lead guitarist and founding member of the influential alternative rock band Buck-Tick, known for...

• Ion Andoni Goikoetxea

  Spanish professional footballer known for his defensive skills and later career as a football manager in Spain.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1965:

• Marie McDonald
• Marcel Delépine
• Eetje Sol
• Joaquin Vázquez

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on October 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1965 was Yesterday by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. The Beatles - Yesterday
2. Roy Head - Treat Her Right
3. The Toys - A Lover's Concerto
4. The Rolling Stones - Get Off Of My Cloud
5. The Gentrys - Keep On Dancing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1965 was Tears by Ken Dodd, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Ken Dodd - Tears
2. Andy Williams - Almost There
3. Manfred Mann - If You Gotta Go Go Now
4. Barry Mcguire - Eve Of Destruction
5. The Walker Brothers - Make It Easy On Yourself

October 21, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 1965 was I Want To (Do Everything For You) by Joe Tex, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Joe Tex - I Want To (Do Everything For You)
2. Roy Head And The Traits - Treat Her Right
3. Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
4. Otis Redding - Respect
5. Ramsey Lewis Trio - The "In" Crowd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 1965 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:31 am and setting at 05:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1965

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Someone born on October 21, 1965 is:

59 years 8 months old,

or 716 months and 4 days old,

or 3113 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21797 days old,

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

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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

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

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