What Happened on June 3, 1965

Historical Events

  • 1st US Space walk made by NASA astronaut Ed White during the Gemini 4 mission (23 minutes)
  • Gemini 4 launched; 2nd US 2-man flight (McDivitt & White); mission included 1st US spacewalk

Famous Birthdays

  • Fabrice Bollon, French composer (Dogmatic Pleasures), and conductor (Theater Freiburg, 2008-22), born in Paris, France
  • Jeff Blumenkrantz, American theatrical composer, actor, and podcaster, born in Long Branch, New Jersey
  • Mike Gordon, American rock bassist, banjo player (Phish), and filmmaker, born in Sudbury, Massachusetts
  • Suzan Kaminga, bodybuilder, born in Austin, Texas

About June 3, 1965

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Help Me, Rhonda - The Beach Boys
  • UK #1 Song: Long Live Love - Sandie Shaw