Births on March 17

Andrew Hudson

Born on March 17, 1965

Andrew Hudson, South African cricketer

Andrew Charles Hudson (born March 17, 1965) carved out a notable career as a South African Test and One Day International (ODI) cricketer. A formidable right-handed batsman, Hudson proudly represented his nation in 35 Tests and 89 ODIs throughout the 1990s. His enduring presence in the sport spanned an impressive 16 consecutive summers, during which he not only played for his country but also for his provincial side, KwaZulu-Natal, later known as the Dolphins.

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Events on 1965

8 Mar

Vietnam War
Thirty-five hundred United States Marines are the first American land combat forces committed during the Vietnam War.
15 Mar

Voting Rights Act
President Lyndon B. Johnson, responding to the Selma crisis, tells U.S. Congress "We shall overcome" while advocating the Voting Rights Act.
6 Aug

Voting Rights Act of 1965
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law.
27 Nov

Lyndon B. Johnson
Vietnam War: The Pentagon tells U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson that if planned operations are to succeed, the number of American troops in Vietnam has to be increased from 120,000 to 400,000.
28 Nov

Ferdinand Marcos
Vietnam War: In response to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson's call for "more flags" in Vietnam, Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos announces he will send troops to help fight in South Vietnam.

Births on March 17

Andrew Hudson

Born on March 17, 1965

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Events on 1965

Vietnam War

Voting Rights Act

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Lyndon B. Johnson

Ferdinand Marcos