What happened on Wednesday May 26, 1965?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1965:

• United States Senate Passes Voting Rights Act of 1965 The United States Senate passed a landmark civil rights legislation, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, with a significant bipartisan vote of 77-19. This critical bill aimed to eliminate discriminatory voting practices that had historically prevented African Americans from exercising their constitutional right to vote.
• Revised International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea Takes Effect The Revised International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) was implemented, establishing updated international maritime safety standards and protocols to enhance the protection of human life at sea.
• Dutch Voting Rights Bill Passes The Netherlands passed a voting rights bill, contributing to the global trend of expanding democratic participation and electoral reforms during the mid-1960s.

Events in 1965

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1965

Newspapers from May. 26, 1965

May 26, 1965 was a Wednesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1965 can also be written as 5/26/1965 in the US and as 26/5/1965 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1965 in May 1965 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1965:

• Greg Lloyd

  Greg Lloyd was a prominent NFL linebacker who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1990s, known for his aggressive playing style...

• Yahya Jammeh

  Former President of Gambia who ruled the country from 1994 to 2017, known for his controversial and authoritarian leadership.

• Hazel Irvine

  Scottish journalist and sportscaster known for her professional work in broadcasting, particularly in sports journalism.

• Andrea Guerra
• Miri Regev

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on May 26th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 04:41 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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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1965

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Someone born on May 26, 1965 is:

59 years 11 months old,

or 719 months and 18 days old,

or 3129 weeks

or 21903 days old,

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

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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