Memories Unlocked: Figure Out Your Age and What Happened in 1965

Individuals born in 1965 would be 59 years old today. That's 59 years of witnessing the world evolve! Use our age calculator to discover how many days, weeks, or even months they've been around. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, aiming to overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote. The Vietnam War escalated with the deployment of U.S. combat troops.

What Major Happened in 1965?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1965 when you were 59 years old.

1. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
2. Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City.
3. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 began.
4. The first commercial communications satellite, Early Bird (Intelsat I), was launched into orbit.
5. The Sound of Music film, starring Julie Andrews, premiered in New York City.
6. The Medicare and Medicaid programs were established in the United States.
7. The Beatles were awarded MBEs (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II.
8. The Watts riots erupted in Los Angeles, resulting in over 1,000 injuries and 34 deaths.
9. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, was completed.
10. Sony introduced the Betamax videocassette recorder (VCR).

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