What Happened on October 2, 1965

Historical Events

Baseball History

NY Yankees pitcher Mel Stottlemyre wins game #20

Event of Interest

Pope Paul VI named MR Perey bishop's helper of New Orleans


Famous Birthdays

  • Darren Cahill, Australian tennis player and coach (Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Andy Murray, Simona Halep), born in Adelaide, South Australia
  • Francesca Dellera [Cervellera], actress (Capriccio), born in Rome, Italy
  • Jill Powell, American actress (Marcy-As The World Turns), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • Tom Moody, Australian cricket all-rounder, coach and broadcaster (8 Tests @ 32.57, 76 ODIs; coach Sri Lanka, WA, IPL), born in Adelaide South Australia

About October 2, 1965

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hang On Sloopy - The McCoys
  • UK #1 Song: Tears - Ken Dodd