June 2, 1965
The federal minimum wage stood at $1.25/hr that summer of 1965, and the Dow Jones sat at 969 — U.S. ground troop deployments in Vietnam were expanding, with American forces taking on a more direct combat role as the Johnson administration navigated growing pressure both overseas and at home. On the radio, The Rolling Stones held the number one spot with "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," while on television, "Bonanza" remained the top-rated show in the country, drawing millions of viewers each week to their sets. That same summer, on June 3, astronaut Ed White became the first American to walk in space during the Gemini 4 mission, spending about 23 minutes outside the spacecraft while orbiting Earth at roughly 17,500 miles per hour.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — June 2, 1965
NY Times Headlines — Week of June 2, 1965
Johnson Asks Peace In Plea To Russians; Johnson Appeals To Soviet People
U.S. Officer Sees G.I. Combat Role In Vietnam Soon; High Aide In Saigon Predicts Limits On Use Of Troops Will End In Summer Seoul Expected To Act Korea Reported Preparing To Send An Army Division By The End Of August G.I. Combat Role Seeh In Vietnam
World Events — June 1965
Time Person of the Year — 1965
On the radio
Billboard Charts — June 2, 1965
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1964–65 Season
Emmy Winners — 1965
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — June 2, 1965
Ebert 4-Star Films — June 2, 1965
On the field
Sports Champions — June 2, 1965
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