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
- John Keller Jr, team handball back court (Olympics 1996), born in Toledo, Ohio
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center, team owner (3-time NHL MVP, Pittsburgh Penguins owner), born in Montreal, Quebec
Patrick Roy
Patrick Roy, 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
- Theo Bos, Dutch soccer player: Vitesse
- Trace Armstrong, NFL defensive end (Miami Dolphins)
Famous Deaths
- Gustaf Adolf Tiburtius Bengtsson, Swedish composer, dies at 79
1965 Highlights
About October 5, 1965
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
