What happened on Friday February 26, 1965?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1965:

• Broadway's Most Expensive Theatrical Failure of 1965 U.S. Navy Lt. *Kelly*, a Broadway production, opened and closed at the Broadhurst Theatre, setting a record as the most financially disastrous theatrical production of its time. The show resulted in a staggering loss of $650,000 (equivalent to approximately $4.9 million in 2015), representing a significant financial risk in the entertainment industry.
• Dutch Government of Marijnen Collapses The Dutch government led by Prime Minister Victor Marijnen unexpectedly fell on February 26, 1965, marking a significant political transition in the Netherlands during the mid-1960s.
• West Germany Halts Military Aid to Tanzania In a diplomatic move on February 26, 1965, West Germany terminated its military assistance program to Tanzania, potentially reflecting shifting geopolitical relationships during the Cold War era.

Events in 1965

February 26, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1965

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1965

February 26, 1965 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1965 can also be written as 2/26/1965 in the US and as 26/2/1965 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1965 in February 1965 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1965:

• Anicka Rodman

  Wife of famous basketball player Dennis Rodman, she was a fashion model and author who wrote an autobiography about their relationship and...

• Paul Gaban

  Belgian race car driver from a family with racing heritage.

• Alison Armitage

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1965:

• Jimmie Lee Jackson
• Stewart Rome
• Julius Skutnabb
• Władysław Starewicz

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 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 26, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 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 26, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1965 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:57 am and setting at 02:02 pm.

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 26, 1965

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Someone born on February 26, 1965 is:

60 years 2 months old,

or 722 months and 18 days old,

or 3141 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21992 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1965?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 26, 1965.

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