What happened on Tuesday May 25, 1965?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1965:

• Muhammad Ali's Legendary 'Phantom Punch' Knockout Muhammad Ali dramatically defeated Sonny Liston in a heavyweight championship boxing match, knocking out his opponent in the first minute of the first round with the controversial 'Phantom Punch' at the Central Maine Civic Center in Lewiston, Maine.
• India-Pakistan Border Conflict Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan with border fighting breaking out, further straining the already volatile relationship between the two nations in the mid-1960s.
• Death of Sonny Boy Williamson Sonny Boy Williamson, a renowned American blues singer, songwriter, and harmonica player, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to blues music, he was a pivotal figure in the genre's development during the mid-20th century.
• Dave Davies Stage Incident Dave Davies of the rock band The Kinks was knocked unconscious during a performance at Cardiff's Capital Theatre, creating a dramatic moment during their live show.
• U.S. Dollar Coin Production Suspended U.S. Treasury officials announced the suspension of dollar coin production, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy and coin circulation strategies.
• Provo Movement Alignment Roel van Duyn, Martijn Ananar, and Rob Faado aligned in the Provo movement, a Dutch counterculture group known for its provocative and anarchistic approach to social and political issues.
• Simon Fowler Birth Simon Fowler, who would later become the lead singer of the British rock band Ocean Colour Scene, was born.

Events in 1965

May 25, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 25, 1965

Newspapers from May. 25, 1965

May 25, 1965 was a Tuesday and it was the 145th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1965 can also be written as 5/25/1965 in the US and as 25/5/1965 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 1965 in May 1965 calendar

Famous people born on May 25, 1965:

• John C. Reilly

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• Yahya Jammeh

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on May 25th

Famous people died on May 25, 1965:

• Maurice Brocco
• Faxon M. Dean
• Joseph Grew

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on May 25th

May 25, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1965 was Help Me, Rhonda by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. The Beach Boys - Help Me, Rhonda
2. The Beatles - Ticket To Ride
3. The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again
4. Herman's Hermits - Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter
5. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Wooly Bully

May 25, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1965 was Ticket To Ride by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. The Beatles - Ticket To Ride
2. Sandie Shaw - Long Live Love
3. Roger Miller - King Of The Road
4. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
5. Jackie Trent - Where Are You Now (My Love)

May 25, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 1965 was Back In My Arms Again by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again
2. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
3. Little Milton - We're Gonna Make It
4. Marvin Gaye - I'll Be Doggone
5. Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

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

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May 25, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 1965 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 May 25, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 03:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1965.

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Someone born on May 25, 1965 is:

59 years 11 months old,

or 719 months and 19 days old,

or 3129 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21904 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1965?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 25, 1965.

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