Historical Events
- WAOW TV channel 9 in Wausau, Wisconsin (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Chris O'Connor, American alternative rock singer-songwriter, and guitarist (The I-Rails; Primitive Radio Gods - "Outside a Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand"), born in California
- Owen Hart, Canadian-American professional wrestler, born in Calgary, Alberta (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Sheeler, American Modernist-Precisionist artist, commercial photographer, and the avant-garde film maker (Manhatta), dies at 81
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About May 7, 1965
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 11 months and 13 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: King Of The Road - Roger Miller