What happened on Monday June 28, 1965?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1965:

• First Major US Offensive in Vietnam War U.S. forces launched the first major offensive in the Vietnam War, involving approximately 3,000 troops from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 800 Australian soldiers, and a Vietnamese airborne unit. The operation targeted the Viet Cong Zone D, located 20 miles northeast of Saigon. After three days, the operation was called off due to minimal enemy contact, resulting in one American fatality and thirteen total casualties.
• US Ground Combat Forces Authorized in Vietnam President Lyndon Johnson officially authorized the deployment of the first US ground combat forces to Vietnam, marking a significant escalation of American military involvement in the conflict.
• First Transatlantic Satellite Telephone Service Commercial telephone service via satellite was inaugurated between North America and Europe, enabling a groundbreaking intercontinental conference call that symbolized a new era of global communication technology.
• Asteroid Discovery: 2179 Platzeck Astronomer A.R. Klemola discovered asteroid #2179 Platzeck, contributing to the ongoing astronomical cataloging of celestial bodies.

Events in 1965

June 28, 1965: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1965

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 1965

June 28, 1965 was a Monday and it was the 179th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1965 can also be written as 6/28/1965 in the US and as 28/6/1965 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1965 in June 1965 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1965:

• Jessica Hecht

  American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Friends' and Broadway performances.

• Simon Sebag Montefiore

  Renowned British historian and author known for his comprehensive historical works on Russia and global historical figures.

• David Visentin

  TV show host known for his work in real estate and home renovation programming.

Famous people born in 1965

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1965:

• Red Nichols

  Red Nichols was a prominent American jazz musician known for his innovative cornet playing and versatile musical leadership during the early...

• Romolo Corona
• Lavinia Mazzucchetti
• Ottavio Pastore

Famous people who died in 1965

Famous people who died on June 28th

June 28, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1965 was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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

June 28, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1965 was I'm Alive by The Hollies, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. The Hollies - I'm Alive
2. The Yardbirds - Heart Full Of Soul
3. The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man
4. Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel
5. Gene Pitney - Looking Through The Eyes Of Love

June 28, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1965 was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
2. Solomon Burke - Tonight's The Night
3. Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)
4. Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm Ready
5. Fred Hughes - Oo Wee Baby, I Love You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th 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 28, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 28, 1965 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 28, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 09:27 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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Your place in the Universe on June 28, 1965

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Someone born on June 28, 1965 is:

59 years 10 months old,

or 718 months and 16 days old,

or 3124 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21870 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 1965?

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 28, 1965.

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