February 1965

Tuesday 09:

Vietnam War: The first United States combat troops are sent to South Vietnam.

Monday 15:

A new red-and-white maple leaf design is adopted as the flag of Canada, replacing the old Canadian Red Ensign banner.

Thursday 18:

The Gambia becomes independent from the United Kingdom.

Saturday 20:

Ranger 8 crashes into the moon after a successful mission of photographing possible landing sites for the Apollo program astronauts.

Sunday 21:

Malcolm X is assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City by members of the Nation of Islam.