A salute to 65 – also known as sixty five, sessanta cinque, Šedesát pět, Šešiasdešimt penki, Kuusikymmentä viisi, Lixdan shan, Hatvanöt, LXV, and more
In Mathematics
65 – an integer, a whole number, semiprime number, octagonal number, Cullen number, a deficient number
65 – composed of two prime numbers (5 and 13) multiplied together
65 – divisible by 1, 5, 13, and 65
65 – the magic constant of 5 by 5 normal magic square
65 squared equals 4225
65 square root equals 8.0622577483
In Science
The atomic number of terbium, a lanthanide element whose neutral atom containing 65 protons and 65 electrons
Messier object M65, in the constellation Leo
NGC 65, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus
Star Gliese 530 is 65 light years away
In Entertainment
65th Precinct – the setting to the classic TV series Naked City (1958–63) – which was commonly referred to as “the 65”
The 65th Academy Awards – held on March 29, 1993 with winners included Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, and Marisa Tomei associated with movies as Unforgiven, Howards End, Scent of a Woman, and My Cousin Vinny
65th episode of Seinfeld – “The Mango” – the first episode of season 5 – aired 16 Sept 1993 – George is upset when his girlfriend suggests she hasn’t had an organism with him, then later appears to have one while eating risotto.
Channel 65 – A television station in 10 US locations; including El Paso, Orlando, Pittsburgh, and San Jose
In Music
65 Love Affair by Paul Davis (1982)
I Can Drive 65 – Sammy Hagar re-recorded a previous hit when the speed limit changed from 55 to 65 miles per hour
65 – an abbreviation for the Sheffield, UK, post-rock band 65daysofstatic
In Literature
Sonnet 65 – one of 154 sonnets written by William Shakespeare
What Really Happened to the Class of ’65? – a non-fiction book by Michael Medved and David Wallechinsky
Sixty Five Hours by N.R. Walker
In Sports
65 – the retired number of Elvin Bethea (NFL Titans)
65 – the NASCAR vehicle that never won in 94 races with 35 different drivers (Carl Adams the most)
65 – the retired number in MotoGP honoring driver Loris Capirossi
65th Baseball World Series Champions – Detroit Tigers (defeating St. Louis Cardinals, 1968)
65th Grey Cup – Won by Montreal Alouettes (1977)
In Geography
65th parallel north – intersects Norway, Finland, Sweden, Russia, United States, Canada, Greenland, and Iceland
65th parallel south – intersects an Antarctic peninsula claimed by Argentina, Chile, and United Kingdom
65th meridian west – intersects Canada, Greenland, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Antarctica
65th meridian east – intersects Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Antarctica
Interstate 65 is the Interstate Highway connecting northwestern Indiana and southmost Alabama
In Culture
65 – the traditional age for retirement in the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, Canada, and several other countries.
65 – the age in the U.S., at which a person is eligible to obtain Medicare
65 – the number commonly used in names of many dishes of South India cuisine, for instance Chicken 65
65th anniversary – the sapphire jubilee.
Psalm 65 – the 65th psalm from the Book of Psalms that Jews recite on Yom Kippur
65 – the age of Mahalalel (great-great-grandson of Adam) and Enoch when they had their first son
65th Sura of the Qur’an is the At-Talaq
Rule 65 – Any use of the word “irony” on the internet is incorrect
In Numerology
65 – the natural desire to be cooperative, in harmony, and cooperative
65 – the number representing the energy in relationships
Angel number 65 – symbolizes love from one’s home and family
In Business
Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant is in Chicago
65 Roses is a Cystic Fibrosis national fundraising initiative
65th Avenue and Broadway in Sacramento is a Starbucks, but in New York City one will find the Julliard School of Music and the Lincoln Center
Bar SixtyFive at the Rainbow Room – located on the 65th floor of Rockefeller Center in New York City provides a good view of the Empire State Building
In Technology
65 – the decimal value representing the letter ‘A’ in the ASCII code
The Commodore 65 – a prototype computer
The HP-65 – the first magnetic card-programmable handheld calculator (1974)
In History
AD 65
- A common year starting on Tuesday
- The first official reference to Buddhism made in China
- The first Christian community in Africa is founded by Mark
- Death of Lucan, Roman poet and philosopher
Year 65 BC – known as the Year of the Consulship of Cotta and Torquatus
65th Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece was King Edward IV of England (1442-1470)
In US History
The 65th Infantry Division—nicknamed the “Battle-axe”—a World War II infantry division of the United States Army that my dad served
Only James Buchanan entered the presidency at age 65, but Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor left office at age 65
65th Congress served the 5th and 6th years of the Woodrow Wilson administration (1917-1919)
Miscellaneous
65 miles per hour, a common speed limit on many USA highways
65 Red Roses is a 2009 documentary film about a young woman with cystic fibrosis
65 – the number of private foundation universities in Turkey
65 – the code for international direct dial telephone calls to Singapore
CVN-65 is the designation of the U.S. Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise
65-pound cardstock is a commonly grade of heavier paper
65 is the minimum grade or average required to pass an exam, or a class, in some schools
65th day of an ordinary year is March 6th, which also marks 300 days remaining in the year – but March 5th is the 65th day in a leap year
Embed from Getty ImagesThe previous post celebrated my 65th birthday with a look at a date in history – so this continues my tradition of saluting the number. Join the celebration by listening to one of my favorite songs … so please tell me your choice. Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world to celebrate.
