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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in February 1965.
The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on February 1965: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of February 1965?


Events

  • 01 Feb 1965 Dutch Queen Juliana opens Brienenoord Bridge in Rotterdam
  • 02 Feb 1965 Joe Ortons Loot, premieres in Brighton
  • 03 Feb 1965 Geraldine McCullough wins Widener Gold Medal for Sculpture
  • 04 Feb 1965 US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site.
  • 05 Feb 1965 Beursschouwburg opens in Brussels
  • 06 Feb 1965 Kelly opens and closes at Broadhurst Theater, New York City
  • 07 Feb 1965 Cassius Clay becomes a Muslim and adopts the name Muhammad Ali
  • 08 Feb 1965 Eastern DC-7B crashes into Atlantic Ocean off Jones Beach, New Jersey, USA; 84 dead.
  • 09 Feb 1965 Vietnam War: The first United States combat troops are sent to South Vietnam.
  • 12 Feb 1965 KHFI (now KBVO) TV channel 42 in Austin, TX (NBC) begins broadcasting
  • 13 Feb 1965 Peggy Fleming, 16, wins ladies senior figure skating title
  • 15 Feb 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test
  • 16 Feb 1965 Baker Street opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 313 performances
  • 17 Feb 1965 US Ranger 8 launched; will transmit 7,137 lunar pictures.
  • 18 Feb 1965 Fade Out-Fade In opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 72 performances
  • 20 Feb 1965 Beatles record That Means a Lot
  • 21 Feb 1965 In New York City, New York, USA, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), an African American nationalist and religious leader, is assassinated by rival Nation of Islam members while addressing his Organization of Afro-American Unity.
  • 22 Feb 1965 USSR launches Kosmos 57 into earth orbit
  • 23 Feb 1965 Constance Baker Motley elected Manhattan Borough President
  • 24 Feb 1965 Beatles begin filming Help in Bahamas
  • 26 Feb 1965 West Germany ceases military aid to Tanzania.
  • 27 Feb 1965 High Spirits closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 375 performances

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in February 1965?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
  2. - This Diamond Ring
  3. - Downtown
  4. - The Name Game
  5. - My Girl

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - I'll Never Find Another You
  2. - It's Not Unusual
  3. - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
  4. - Tired Of Waiting For You
  5. - Silhouettes

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn

Country: United States of America

Lord Jim

Lord Jim

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Peter O'Toole, James Mason, Curd Jürgens, Eli Wallach

Country: United States of America

The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Release year: 1965

Directed by: George Stevens, David Lean, Jean Negulesco

Starring: Max von Sydow, Dorothy McGuire, Charlton Heston, Michael Anderson Jr.

Country: United States of America

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Freddie Francis

The Ravagers

The Ravagers

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Eddie Romero

Starring: John Saxon, Fernando Poe Jr., Bronwyn FitzSimons, Robert Arevalo

Books

Which were the most popular books released in February 1965?
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Hotel by Arthur Hailey

Hotel

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The St Gregory is a behind-the scenes look at a major New Orleans hotel. It introduces a host characters, including the tycoons running the industry, as well as the staff and guests.

A Covenant With Death by Stephen Becker

A Covenant With Death

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This courtroom drama is set in 1920s New Mexico.

This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart

This Rough Magic

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Lucy visits her sister Lucy in Corfu for a visit. She is thrilled to learn that Sir Julian Gale is renting the castello over their villa to him, one of England's brightest lights.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carre

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

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Viking will release The Pigeon Tunnel in September 2016. This 50th anniversary edition of John le Carrre's bestselling novel launched John le Carrre's career internationally. Alec Leamas watches while his last agent is killed by East German sentries.

The Kennedy Years by Harold Faber

The Kennedy Years

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The 1964 edition was identical to this edition, but it is in a smaller format.