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February 6, 1965

February 6, 1965, was a Saturday. It was 59 years, 9 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 6, 1965:

  • United States: "Downtown" by Petula Clark
  • United Kingdom: "Go Now!" by The Moody Blues

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 6, 1965

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - The Righteous Brothers
  • Downtown - Petula Clark
  • The Name Game - Shirley Ellis
  • This Diamond Ring - Gary Lewis And The Playboys
  • Hold What You've Got - Joe Tex
Play the top songs from 1965
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1965. Take a trip back to the days of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations, Tom Jones and The Supremes.
Goldfinger

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Goldfinger" was at the top of the box office on February 6, 1965.

Facts

This date was 21,838 days ago. Approximately 728 months have passed. It was the 37th day of 1965, in week 05. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 59 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. The Earth has experienced 243 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to February 6, 1965

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, February 6, 1965. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

In America, the song "Downtown" by Petula Clark is at the top of the singles charts, while "Go Now!" by The Moody Blues is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Goldfinger is at the top of the box office. 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. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Nat King Cole, Malcolm X, and Walt Disney would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Rawhide", "Danger Man", "Hazel", and "My Favorite Martian". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Heckle and Jeckle", "My Three Sons", and "Jonny Quest". Popular toys at the moment include Barbie, Rock-a-Stack, Mouse Trap, and Johnny Seven OMA (toy gun).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 6, 1965, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1965 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 6, 1965 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 6, 1965.

  • Who were the best NBA players in 1965?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1965?

    The best NBA players in 1965 were Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    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.

    The Sound of Music

    "The Sound of Music" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1965.
  • Tony Bennett - "The Shadow of Your Smile"

    Tony Bennett - "The Shadow of Your Smile"

    The song "The Shadow of Your Smile" by Tony Bennett won a Grammy for 1965's Song of the Year.
  • 1965 in music.

    1965 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1965 were dominated by The Supremes, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Sonny & Cher and Herman's Hermits.
  • 1965 in movies.

    1965 in movies

    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.
  • William Westmoreland.

    William Westmoreland

    US General William Westmoreland was named Time Person of the Year in 1965. At the time, Westmoreland was in command of US forces in South Vietnam.
  • The USA officially enters the Vietnam War.

    The USA officially enters the Vietnam War

    The United States officially entered the Vietnam War following the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964. In March 1965, the US started a sustained aerial bombardment campaign against North Vietnamese forces. By the end of 1965, an estimated 184,300 US troops had entered the country.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 6, 1965.

  • January 20, 1965: Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as the 36th president of the United States.
  • January 24, 1965: Sir Winston Churchill passes away.
  • January 30, 1965: The funeral of Sir Winston Churchill takes place in London.
  • This date: February 6, 1965
  • February 8, 1965:
    • 84 people die when Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crashes after taking off from JFK Airport.
    • The Supremes release their song "Stop! In the Name of Love".
  • February 15, 1965:
    • A new red and white maple leaf design becomes the new flag of Canada.
    • Singer Nat King Cole dies from lung cancer at the age of 45.
  • February 18, 1965: The funeral of singer Nat King Cole is held in Los Angeles.
  • February 21, 1965: Muslim leader Malcolm X is assassinated in Manhattan.
  • March 2, 1965:
    • The film "The Sound of Music" is released.
    • Operation Rolling Thunder: The United States begins a sustained aerial bombardment of North Vietnamese forces.
  • March 7, 1965: State Troopers attack 525 civil rights demonstrators in Selma, Alabama.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1965

The following TV shows were popular in February 1965:

TV shows from February 1965.

Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Shindig!
Shindig!
My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
Hazel
Hazel
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
Perry Mason
Perry Mason

Cars in 1965

1965 saw the introduction of cars such as the Cadillac Calais, the Ford Bronco, the Renault 16, the Chevrolet Caprice, the Nissan President, and the Peugeot 204.

Cars in 1965.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on February 6, 1965

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1965:

Underdog
Underdog
Hoppity Hooper
Hoppity Hooper
Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest

Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
The Mighty Hercules
The Mighty Hercules
Top Cat
Top Cat
Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
Mister Ed
Mister Ed
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1965

Toys and games that were popular in 1965:

Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
Army men
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
Johnny Seven OMA (toy gun)
Johnny Seven OMA (toy gun)
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven
Big Loo
Big Loo
Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap
Tammy (doll)
Tammy (doll)
Chatter Telephone
Chatter Telephone
Rock-a-Stack
Rock-a-Stack
Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)

Were you born on February 6, 1965?

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 of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 6, 1971, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 6.

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth

Baseball player Deceased
Born on February 6, 1895
He was not alive on this date.

Ramon Novarro

Ramon Novarro

Actor Deceased
Born on February 6, 1899
He turned 66 on this day in 1965.

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

US President Deceased
Born on February 6, 1911
He turned 54 on this day in 1965.

Bob Marley

Bob Marley

Reggae singer Deceased
Born on February 6, 1945
He turned 20 on this day in 1965.

Axl Rose

Axl Rose

Musician
Born on February 6, 1962
He turned 3 on this day in 1965.

Rick Astley

Rick Astley

Singer
Born on February 6, 1966
He was born exactly one year after this date.

Brian Stepanek

Brian Stepanek

Actor
Born on February 6, 1971
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Kris Humphries

Kris Humphries

Basketball player
Born on February 6, 1985
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Charlie Heaton

Charlie Heaton

Actor
Born on February 6, 1994
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on February 6:

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on February 6, 1965.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 6, 1965 was most likely conceived around May 16, 1964.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 6, 1965 is close to October 30, 1965.

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Stats for February 6, 1965

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 6, 1965:

  • 21,838 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,119 weeks have passed.
  • 1,886,803,200 seconds have passed since February 6, 1965.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,201,270,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 973,590,451,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 314,467,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 162,265,075 steps. That's roughly 72,118 miles.
  • 22,641,638 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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