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September 8, 1965

September 8, 1965, was a Wednesday. It was 59 years, 3 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 8, 1965:

  • United States: "Help" by The Beatles
  • United Kingdom: "I Got You Babe" by Sonny & Cher

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 8, 1965

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

  • Help! - The Beatles
  • Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
  • California Girls - The Beach Boys
  • Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
  • It's The Same Old Song - Four Tops
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 Sound of Music

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Sound of Music" was at the top of the box office on September 8, 1965.

Facts

This date was 21,656 days ago. Approximately 722 months have passed. It was the 251st day of 1965, in week 36. 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 241 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to September 8, 1965

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, September 8, 1965. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. In the United States, Labor Day of 1965 has recently come and passed. To many, this means that the summer is officially over. In America, the song "Help" by The Beatles is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Got You Babe" by Sonny & Cher is the number-one song in the UK.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Sound of Music 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 "Hazel", "My Favorite Martian", "Hullabaloo", and "Where the Action Is".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mister Ed", "Davey and Goliath", "Jonny Quest", and "Hoppity Hooper". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, the Easy-Bake Oven, Army men, and Motorific (slot car toys).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 8, 1965, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1965 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 8, 1965 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 8, 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 September 8, 1965.

  • August 9, 1965: Singapore becomes an independent country after it separates from Malaysia.
  • August 11, 1965: The Watts Riots begin in Los Angeles, California.
  • August 16, 1965: "Smokin' Joe" Frazier makes his boxing debut in a win over Woody Goss.
  • August 28, 1965: American fast food restaurant franchise "Subway" is founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  • September 3, 1965: The Rolling Stones are forced to end their concert in Dublin after fans rush the stage.
  • September 6, 1965: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 begins.
  • This date: September 8, 1965
  • September 9, 1965: 76 people are killed after Hurricane Betsy strikes New Orleans.
  • September 13, 1965: The Beatles release their single "Yesterday".
  • September 17, 1965: The first episode of "Hogan's Heroes" is aired on television.
  • October 4, 1965: Johnny Cash is arrested in El Paso, Texas after police discover prescription drugs inside his guitar.
  • October 6, 1965: Moors murders: 17-year-old Edward Evans is murdered by Ian Brady.
  • October 7, 1965: Moors murderer Ian Brady is arrested at his home in Manchester.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1965

The following TV shows were popular in September 1965:

TV shows from September 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 September 8, 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:

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 September 8, 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 September 8, 1971, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 8.

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders

US politician
Born on September 8, 1941
He turned 24 on this day in 1965.

Gary Speed

Gary Speed

Soccer manager Deceased
Born on September 8, 1969
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.

P!nk

P!nk

Singer
Born on September 8, 1979
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Vanessa Baden

Vanessa Baden

Actress
Born on September 8, 1985
She was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa

Rapper
Born on September 8, 1987
He was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Avicii

Avicii

DJ Deceased
Born on September 8, 1989
He was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Cameron Dallas

Cameron Dallas

Internet personality
Born on September 8, 1994
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes

Soccer player
Born on September 8, 1994
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Gaten Matarazzo

Gaten Matarazzo

Actor
Born on September 8, 2002
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on September 8, 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 September 8, 1965 was most likely conceived around December 16, 1964.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 8, 1965 is close to June 1, 1966.

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Stats for September 8, 1965

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 8, 1965:

  • 21,656 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,093 weeks have passed.
  • 1,871,082,000 seconds have passed since September 8, 1965.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,182,929,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 965,478,312,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 311,847,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 160,913,052 steps. That's roughly 71,517 miles.
  • 22,452,984 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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