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1965Mar, 17

Andrew Hudson

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

  • 8Mar

    Vietnam War

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

    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.
  • 6Aug

    Voting Rights Act of 1965

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

    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.
  • 28Nov

    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.