Historical Events
- Morley Safer's sends 1st Vietnam report indicating the US is losing
Famous Birthdays
- Sandra Ng [Kwan-yue], Hong Kong actress (Golden Chicken), born in Hong Kong
- Takayuki Iizuka, Japanese professional wrestler (NJPW), born in Muroran, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Milton B. Babbitt, American composer (Widow's Lament), dies at 49
- N. Howell Furman, American Chemist whose work on separating uranium contributed to the development of the atomic bomb, dies at 73
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About August 2, 1965
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm Henry VIII, I Am - Herman's Hermits
#1 Song: Help! - The Beatles
