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June 28, 1965

June 28, 1965, was a Monday. It was 59 years, 4 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Popular songs

On June 28, 1965, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Mr. Tambourine Man" by The Byrds
  • United Kingdom: "I'm Alive" by The Hollies

The music charts on June 28, 1965

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds
  • I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) - Four Tops
  • Wooly Bully - Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs
  • (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
  • Wonderful World - Herman's Hermits
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.
The Yellow Rolls-Royce

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Yellow Rolls-Royce".

Facts

This date was 21,696 days ago. Approximately 723 months have passed. It was the 179th day of 1965, in week 26. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 59 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 241 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to June 28, 1965

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

It is Monday, June 28, 1965. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 1965 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Mr. Tambourine Man" by The Byrds is at the top of the singles charts, while "I'm Alive" by The Hollies is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Yellow Rolls-Royce 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 Walt Disney would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Rawhide", "My Favorite Martian", and "Shindig!". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "The Gumby Show", "The Bugs Bunny Show", and "Top Cat".

Popular toys at the moment include Metal House robots, Troll doll, Rock-a-Stack, and Chatter Telephone.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 28, 1965, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1965 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 28, 1965 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 28, 1965.

  • "I Can't Get No... Satisfaction"

    "I Can't Get No... Satisfaction"

    The English rock band the Rolling Stones released their hit single "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" in June 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 June 28, 1965.

  • June 5, 1965: The Rolling Stones release their song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction".
  • June 7, 1965: The US Supreme Court of the United States prohibits states from criminalizing the use of contraception by married couples.
  • June 18, 1965: The United Kingdom announces that it will be bringing in a drink-driving limit.
  • This date: June 28, 1965
  • July 14, 1965: Former Democratic presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson dies from a heart attack at the age of 65.
  • July 20, 1965: Bob Dylan releases his song "Like a Rolling Stone".
  • July 25, 1965: There are boos from the crowd after Bob Dylan performs with an electric guitar for the first time at the annual folk music festival in Newport, Rhode Island.
  • July 28, 1965: US President Lyndon B. Johnson announces that the United States will be increasing its troop numbers in Vietnam.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1965

In June 1965, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from June 1965.

Where the Action Is
Where the Action Is
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

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 June 28, 1965

If you were a kid on June 28, 1965, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Barrel of Monkeys
Barrel of Monkeys
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

Were you born on June 28, 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 June 28, 1971, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 28.

Henry VIII

Henry VIII

King of England Deceased
Born on June 28, 1491
He was not alive on this date.

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Actor Deceased
Born on June 28, 1932
He turned 33 on this day in 1965.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Business magnate
Born on June 28, 1971
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne

Soccer player
Born on June 28, 1991
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Cooper Noriega

Cooper Noriega

TikTok user Deceased
Born on June 28, 2002
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on June 28, 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 June 28, 1965 was most likely conceived around October 5, 1964.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 28, 1965 is close to March 21, 1966.

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Stats for June 28, 1965

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 28, 1965:

  • 21,696 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,099 weeks have passed.
  • 1,874,538,000 seconds have passed since June 28, 1965.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,186,961,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 967,261,608,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 312,423,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 161,210,268 steps. That's roughly 71,649 miles.
  • 22,494,456 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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