Your place in the Universe on 1965
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Get your map!1965 (MCMLXV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1965th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1965 a year special to you? Discover what 1965 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1965, 1965 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1965, how old is someone born in 1965 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1965.
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In 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969. During his presidency, he passed landmark civil rights legislation and launched the Great Society programs aimed at eliminating poverty.
In 1965 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour). His administration brought about major social reforms, including the legalization of abortion and homosexuality, and led Britain through economic challenges.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1965 was Pope St Paul VI who had held the papacy since 1963. During his papacy, he concluded the Second Vatican Council and issued *Humanae Vitae*, reaffirming the Church's stance on birth control.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1965, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was I Can't Help Myself by Four Tops
The number 1 song in the UK in 1965, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Tears by Ken Dodd
The most popular movie and box office hit was Sylvia by Christine Jeffs
Someone born in 1965 is 60 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1965 was the Year of the Snake.
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