What happened on Thursday June 24, 1965?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1965:

• Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the landmark Voting Rights Act, outlawing discriminatory voting practices and significantly advancing civil rights for African Americans.
• Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights March Concludes Martin Luther King Jr. leads 25,000 civil rights activists in successfully completing a historic four-day march from Selma, Alabama to the state capitol in Montgomery, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
• Viola Liuzzo Funeral - Civil Rights Martyr Funeral services are held for Viola Liuzzo, a Detroit homemaker who was tragically murdered by four Ku Klux Klan members while supporting civil rights activists during the Selma march.
• Beatles Make History at Shea Stadium The Beatles perform the first stadium concert in rock history at Shea Stadium in New York City, marking a transformative moment in music and popular culture.
• Operation Starlite - First Major US Ground Battle in Vietnam 5,500 United States Marines conduct Operation Starlite, destroying a Viet Cong stronghold in Quang Ngai Province, marking the first significant American ground engagement of the Vietnam War.
• Moynihan Report on African American Families The U.S. government releases 'The Negro Family: The Case For National Action', a controversial report examining the socioeconomic challenges facing African American families.
• Berkeley Draft Card Burning Protest Forty men at the University of California, Berkeley, burn their draft cards and march a symbolic coffin to the Draft Board, demonstrating resistance against the Vietnam War.
• First African American Playboy Playmate Jennifer Jackson becomes the first African American woman to be featured as a Playboy Playmate, breaking racial barriers in media representation.
• German Ice Hockey Player Profile Uwe Krupp is a notable German ice hockey player, recognized for his professional sports career.

Events in 1965

June 24, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1965

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1965

June 24, 1965 was a Thursday and it was the 175th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1965 can also be written as 6/24/1965 in the US and as 24/6/1965 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1965 in June 1965 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1965:

• Hans Vestberg

  Prominent Swedish business executive who serves as the CEO of Verizon Communications, a major global telecommunications company.

• Shane Churla

  Professional NHL right wing who played for the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers during his hockey career.

• Danielle Spencer (American actress)
• Son Hyun-joo

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1965:

• Antonio Di Donato

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on June 24th

June 24, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 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 24, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 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 24, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 1965 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 24, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 04:40 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 24, 1965 is:

59 years 10 months old,

or 718 months and 20 days old,

or 3124 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21874 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 1965?

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 24, 1965.

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