What happened on Wednesday June 23, 1965?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1965:

• Last Confederate General Surrenders On June 23, 1865, Stand Watie, a Cherokee chief and Confederate general, surrendered to Union forces, marking one of the final official surrenders of the American Civil War. Watie was the last Confederate general to lay down his arms, symbolizing the ultimate conclusion of the conflict that had divided the United States. His surrender came nearly two months after General Robert E. Lee's capitulation at Appomattox, representing the final stages of the war's resolution.
• Lightning Tragedy on Golf Course On June 23, 1965, a devastating lightning strike occurred at a golf course in Butler County, Pennsylvania, resulting in the deaths of four golfers and injuring six others. The victims were seeking shelter in a shed when a powerful lightning bolt struck the roof, causing immediate and fatal casualties. This tragic incident highlights the unpredictable and deadly nature of severe weather conditions during outdoor recreational activities.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1965

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1965

June 23, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1965 can also be written as 6/23/1965 in the US and as 23/6/1965 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1965 in June 1965 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1965:

• Sylvia Mathews Burwell

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Famous people born in 1965

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Famous people died on June 23, 1965:

• Mary Boland

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Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1965 was Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
2. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
3. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Wooly Bully
4. The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
5. Herman's Hermits - Wonderful World

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1965 was Crying In The Chapel by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
2. Sandie Shaw - Long Live Love
3. The Hollies - I'm Alive
4. The Everly Brothers - The Price Of Love
5. Burt Bacharach - Trains And Boats And Planes

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1965 was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
2. Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)
3. Solomon Burke - Tonight's The Night
4. Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
5. Gene Chandler - Nothing Can Stop Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 23, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1965 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 01:43 am and setting at 03:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 14, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 1965.

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Someone born on June 23, 1965 is:

59 years 10 months old,

or 718 months and 21 days old,

or 3125 weeks

or 21875 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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