What happened on Tuesday February 23, 1965?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1965:

• Constance Baker Motley: Historic Borough President Election Constance Baker Motley made history by being elected as Manhattan Borough President, becoming one of the first African American women to hold such a significant political position in New York City.
• Southern Florida Tornado Outbreak On February 23, 1965, a localized tornado outbreak struck southern Florida, with four confirmed tornadoes causing significant damage. The most severe F3 tornado hit the Fort Lauderdale area, injuring six people and causing approximately $302,500 in damage (equivalent to $2.92 million in 2024).
• Veronica Webb: Pioneering African American Supermodel and Actress Veronica Webb is a groundbreaking African American supermodel, actress, and television personality who became one of the first Black models to secure a major cosmetics contract and gain widespread recognition in the fashion industry.
• Kristin Davis: Renowned Television and Film Actress Kristin Davis is an American actress best known for her role as Charlotte York in the iconic HBO series 'Sex and the City' and its subsequent film adaptations, establishing herself as a prominent figure in entertainment.
• Helena Sukova: Czech Tennis Professional Helena Sukova, a distinguished Czech tennis player, was a notable competitor in women's doubles, achieving significant success including winning the US Open Women's Doubles title in 1985.
• Frank Gasparro Appointed as US Mint Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro was sworn in as the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, a prestigious position responsible for designing and creating official US currency and commemorative coins.

Events in 1965

February 23, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1965

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1965

February 23, 1965 was a Tuesday and it was the 54th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1965 can also be written as 2/23/1965 in the US and as 23/2/1965 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1965 in February 1965 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1965:

• Michael Dell

  Michael Dell is the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, a global technology giant that revolutionized personal computer manufacturing and...

• Veronica Webb

  Veronica Webb is a pioneering African-American supermodel, actress, and television personality who broke significant racial barriers in the...

• Sylvie Guillem

  Sylvie Guillem is a renowned French ballet dancer who was a top-ranking performer in Paris from 1984 to 1989, known for her exceptional...

• Helena Suková

  Helena Suková is a former professional tennis player from Czechoslovakia who achieved notable success in both singles and doubles...

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1965:

• Stan Laurel

  Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

• Luigi Castiglioni
• Herberts Cukurs

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on February 23rd

February 23, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1965 was This Diamond Ring by Gary Lewis and the Playboys, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Gary Lewis and the Playboys - This Diamond Ring
2. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
3. The Temptations - My Girl
4. Petula Clark - Downtown
5. The Kingsmen - The Jolly Green Giant

February 23, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1965 was It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual
2. The Seekers - I'll Never Find Another You
3. Herman's Hermits - Silhouettes
4. Sandie Shaw - I'll Stop At Nothing
5. Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders - Game Of Love

February 23, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1965 was My Girl by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. The Temptations - My Girl
2. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Shotgun
3. Sam Cooke - Shake
4. Alvin Cash & The Crawlers - Twine Time
5. The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 23, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1965 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:08 am and setting at 11:34 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 23, 1965

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Someone born on February 23, 1965 is:

60 years 2 months old,

or 722 months and 21 days old,

or 3142 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21995 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1965?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 23, 1965.

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