Events of 1965
WORLD
US forces commenced operations in South Vietnam against the Viet Cong.
Rhodesia ( later to become Zimbabwe ) declared its independence from Great Britain.
The discovery of cosmic background radiation confirmed the 'big bang' theory on the origin of the universe.
Russian and Americans walked in space.
US black nationalist leader, Malcolm X, was shot dead at a Harlem rally.
Britain's WWII leader, Sir Winston Churchill, died.
Black entertainer, Nat King Cole, died.
Australians Margaret Smith and Roy Emerson won the Wimbledon singles crowns.
Main movies were The Sound of Music and Dr Zhivago.
Main books were Ralph nader's Unsafe at Any Speed and Malcom X's autobiography.
AUSTRALIA
The first hydrofoil ferry commenced operations on Sydney Harbour.
Swimmer Dawn Fraser was the youngest person to be named Australian of the Year.
Prime Minister Menzies committed Australian troops to the Vietnam conflict and declared war on Vietnam.
The all white South African Springbok rugby tour caused protests around the nation.
The ALP removed references to 'White Australia' from its immigration policy.
Lake Burley Griffin was officially opened in Canberra.
US forces commenced operations in South Vietnam against the Viet Cong.
Rhodesia ( later to become Zimbabwe ) declared its independence from Great Britain.
The discovery of cosmic background radiation confirmed the 'big bang' theory on the origin of the universe.
Russian and Americans walked in space.
US black nationalist leader, Malcolm X, was shot dead at a Harlem rally.
Britain's WWII leader, Sir Winston Churchill, died.
Black entertainer, Nat King Cole, died.
Australians Margaret Smith and Roy Emerson won the Wimbledon singles crowns.
Main movies were The Sound of Music and Dr Zhivago.
Main books were Ralph nader's Unsafe at Any Speed and Malcom X's autobiography.
AUSTRALIA
The first hydrofoil ferry commenced operations on Sydney Harbour.
Swimmer Dawn Fraser was the youngest person to be named Australian of the Year.
Prime Minister Menzies committed Australian troops to the Vietnam conflict and declared war on Vietnam.
The all white South African Springbok rugby tour caused protests around the nation.
The ALP removed references to 'White Australia' from its immigration policy.
Lake Burley Griffin was officially opened in Canberra.
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