Historical Events
Kentucky Derby
91st Kentucky Derby: Bill Shoemaker wins aboard Lucky Debonair, the third of his 4 Derby victories
- Battle of Dong-Yin, a naval conflict between ROC and PRC, takes place.
- Stanley Cup, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: Dick Duff has a goal and 2 assists as Montreal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks, 4-0 in Game 7 to take title 4-3
- USSR launches Luna 5; later impacts on Moon
Famous Deaths
- Leo Spies, Russian-born German composer, dies at 65
- Spike Jones [Lindley Armstrong Jones], American bandleader (Der Fueher's Face, Cocktails For Two), dies from emphysema at 53
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About May 1, 1965
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter - Herman's Hermits
#1 Song: Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
