January 24th, 1965, was a Sunday. It was day 24 of 1965. The decade was the 1960s.
56 years, 4 months and 19 days have passed since January 24th, 1965.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
What happened on January 24th, 1965?
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 24th, 1965.
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The date is January 24th, 1965 and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
In America, the song Come See About Me by The Supremes is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Yeh, Yeh by Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames is the number one hit song. Lyndon Baines Johnson is currently the President of the United States and Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
In fashion, women are wearing miniskirts and "space age" attire with synthetic materials. The "Dolly Girl" look has also become popular. Meanwhile, men are beginning to transition into "surf rock" fashion, which has been made popular by bands such as The Beach Boys. "Greasers", who are influenced by rock 'n' roll fashion, have also become a popular subculture. Because it's 1965, radio stations are playing hit songs from music artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, The Beatles, Sonny & Cher and The Supremes. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Bonanza", "Hazel", "My Favorite Martian" and "Gilligan's Island".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "My Three Sons", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Davey and Goliath" and "Underdog". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Ken (doll), Tammy (doll), Mouse Trap and G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man.
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The best NBA players in 1965 were Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
In 1965, the best soccer players were Pelé, Eusébio, Giacinto Facchetti, Luis Suárez, Paul Van Himst, Bobby Charlton, Flórián Albert, Gianni Rivera, Georgi Asparuhov, Alessandro Mazzola, Denis Law and Valery Voronin.
"The Sound of Music" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1965.
The song "The Shadow of Your Smile" by Tony Bennett won a Grammy for 1965's Song of the Year.
The Billboard Charts in 1965 were dominated by The Supremes, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Sonny & Cher and Herman's Hermits.
Movies released in 1965 included The Sound of Music, Doctor Zhivago, Thunderball, Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines, That Darn Cat!, The Great Race, Cat Ballou, What's New Pussycat?, Shenandoah, Von Ryan's Express, Darling and Battle of the Bulge.
U.S. General William Westmoreland was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1965. General Westmoreland was in command of U.S. forces in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
During this period, the fast food industry was growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. As a result, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.
During the first half of the 1960s, rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did exist at this time, they were relatively uncommon.
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If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1965.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then check out January 24th, 1971 instead.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on January 24th, 1965.
Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on January 24th, 1965.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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