1965⚡ Event
First prime-time televised State of the Union is delivered
President Lyndon B. Johnson gives the first State of the Union address broadcast in prime time, changing how presidents address the nation.
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What Happened in 1965?
Explore 10 historical moments from 1965 — 10 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1965(10)
1965⚡ Event
Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crash
Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean after taking evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision. All 84 people on board were killed.
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1965⚡ Event
Attempted Coup in South Vietnam
Colonel Phạm Ngọc Thảo, along with Generals Lâm Văn Phát and Trần Thiện Khiêm, attempted a coup against the military junta of Nguyễn Khánh.
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1965⚡ Event
Assassination of Malcolm X
Malcolm X, an American Black nationalist, was assassinated while delivering a speech in New York City.
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1965⚡ Event
Indonesian attack on Plaman Mapu repelled
British forces repelled a surprise Indonesian attack on a base at Plaman Mapu in Sarawak during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.
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1965⚡ Event
Pakistan International Airlines Flight 705 crash
Pakistan International Airlines Flight 705 crashed while attempting to land at Cairo International Airport, killing all but six of the 121 people on board.
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1965⚡ Event
Griswold v. Connecticut
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Griswold v. Connecticut that a Connecticut law prohibiting the use of contraceptives violated the "right to marital privacy".
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1965⚡ Event
Gateway Arch completed
In St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., the 630-foot (190 m)-tall steel catenary Gateway Arch was completed.
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1965⚡ Event
Rhodesia declares independence
Rhodesia, led by Prime Minister Ian Smith, unilaterally declared independence from the United Kingdom.
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1965⚡ Event
Glasnost meeting in Moscow
The "glasnost meeting" took place in Moscow, becoming the first demonstration in the Soviet Union after World War II. It marked the beginning of the civil rights movement in the country.
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Born in 1965(0)
No births recorded for 1965.
Deaths in 1965(0)
No deaths recorded for 1965.
Dates in 1965
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1965?
- 1965 saw 10 notable historical moments, including 10 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1965?
- Key events of 1965 include: First prime-time televised State of the Union is delivered, Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crash, Attempted Coup in South Vietnam.
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