Historical Events
- Chuck Linster performs 6,006 consecutive push-ups
- Dick McInnes from Henderson, Kentucky stays aloft almost 12 hours in a kite pulled by a speedboat along the Ohio River
Famous Birthdays
Mario Lemieux (58 years old)
Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center, team owner (3-time NHL MVP, Pittsburgh Penguins owner), born in Montreal, Quebec
Patrick Roy (58 years old)
Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame goalie (4-time Stanley Cup, 3-time Vezina Trophy winner), born in Québec City, Québec
- Richey Reneberg, American tennis player (1995 Australian doubles), born in Phoenix, Arizona
- Trace Armstrong, American football defensive end (Pro Bowl 2000 Miami Dolphins), born in Bethesda, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Gustaf Adolf Tiburtius Bengtsson, Swedish composer, dies at 79
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About October 5, 1965
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Yesterday - The Beatles
#1 Song: Tears - Ken Dodd
