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
1965 Highlights
About August 2, 1965
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 1 month and 25 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
