Friday December 31, 1965: on this day

December 31, 1965 was the 365th day of the year 1965, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 31, 1965 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 1965, who was born and died on December 31, 1965, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1965, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel), movies (e.g. 7 Women, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1965 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1965?


December 31, 1965 was a Friday and it was the 365th day of the year 1965 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1965 can also be written as 12/31/1965 in the US and as 31/12/1965 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1965 in December 1965 calendar

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December 31, 1965: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1965:

  • Jean-bedel bokassa, leader of the central african republic army, and his military officers begins a coup d'etat against the government of president david dacko.
  • Bokassa takes power in the central africa republic.
  • Tokyo officially becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from new york city.
  • The council for national academic awards is established in the uk.
  • Tat-4 cable goes into operation.
  • Aborigines are given the vote in queensland.

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December 31, 1965: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1965: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1965 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1965 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1965: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1965 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1965 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:14 pm and setting at 01:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1965 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1966.

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Who was born on December 31, 1965?


Famous people born on December 31, 1965:

  • Nicholas Sparks
    Nicholas Sparks

    American author.

  • Nickalous Sparks

    Nickalous Sparks is an American novelist known for his romantic novels, including The Notebook and A Walk to Remember.

  • Gong Li

    Chinese actress.

  • Tony Dorigo

    Australian-english sportscaster and footballer.

  • Laxman Sivaramakrishnan

    Indian cricketer.

  • Julie Doucet

    Canadian underground cartoonist.

  • Jeff Williams

    American sprinter.

  • Michelle Dobek in Holyoke

    Massachusetts, usa; golfer (1995 ghp classic-45th).

  • Jérôme Bertin

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 1965: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 58 years 3 months old,

or 699 months and 19 days old,

or 3042 weeks

or 21294 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 1965.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1965?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1965?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1965.

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December 31, 1965: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1965:

  • Filomeno Salazar

    Filomeno Salazar was a renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant and expressive works depicting Filipino culture and daily life.

  • Huberta Winkler

    Huberta Winkler was a German painter known for her landscape and still life paintings.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1965: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1965:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1965: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1965 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1965 was The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 1965: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1965 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Sounds Of Silence
  2. - We Can Work It Out
  3. - I Got You (I Feel Good)
  4. - Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)
  5. - Over And Over

December 31, 1965: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1965 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 1965: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1965 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
  2. - Yeh Yeh
  3. - Keep On Running
  4. - Go Now
  5. - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)

December 31, 1965: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1965 was I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 1965: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1965 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got You (I Feel Good)
  2. - A Sweet Woman Like You
  3. - Ain't That Peculiar
  4. - Don't Fight It
  5. - Rainbow '65 (Part I)

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December 31, 1965: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1965 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

7 Women

7 Women

Release year: 1965

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Anne Bancroft, Sue Lyon, Margaret Leighton, Flora Robson

Adios Gringo

Adios Gringo

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Giorgio Stegani

Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Ida Galli, Nello Pazzafini, Pierre Cressoy, Roberto Camardiel, Mimo Billi, Nino Musco, Jesús Puente, Gino Marturano

Country: Italy

Time to Love

Time to Love

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Metin Erksan

Starring: Müsfik Kenter, Sema Özcan, Süleyman Tekcan, Oya Bulaner

Country: United States of America

Doctor Zhivago

Doctor Zhivago

Release year: 1965

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger

Country: United States of America

Chimes at Midnight

Chimes at Midnight

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford, John Gielgud

Country: United States of America

December 31, 1965: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 1965 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Jackanory

Jackanory

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Brian Hawkins

The Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1965

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

December 31, 1965: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1965 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lockwood Concern by John O'Hara

The Lockwood Concern

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THE LOCKWOOD CONCERN by O’hara, John

A Gift Of Joy by Helen Hayes and Lewis Funke

A Gift Of Joy

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Yes I Can by Sammy Davis and Jane and Burt Boyar

Yes I Can

By:

Paperback, biography, entertainment.

The Honey Badger by Robert Ruark

The Honey Badger

By:

Robert Chester Ruark, a mid-20th century "larger than life" character, was a journalist, author and world traveller. His last work is unimaginable.

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1965?

On December 31, 1965 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1965?

On December 31, 1965 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1965?

On December 31, 1965 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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What happened in 1965?

1965 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Geraldine McCullough wins Widener Gold Medal for Sculpture
  • Orbiting Solar Observatory 2 is launched into Earth orbit (552/636 km).
  • Cassius Clay becomes a Muslim and adopts the name Muhammad Ali

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What was the calendar for December 1965?

December 1965 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Friday December 31, 1965