September 1965

Monday 06:

War of 1965: India attacks Pakistan and announces that its forces will capture Lahore (city of Pakistan) in an hour.

Tuesday 07:

Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlight, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Pirahna on the Batangan Peninsula.

Thursday 09:

Sandy Koufax throws a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs

Saturday 11:

The 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army arrives in Vietnam.

Monday 13:

Baseball: Willie Mays becomes the fifth member of the 500 home run club with a home run at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.

Tuesday 14:

The opening of the fourth and final period of Second Vatican Council.

Wednesday 15:

The television series Lost in Space premieres.

Wednesday 22:

The war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends after the UN calls for a cease-fire.

Thursday 30:

Civil unrest follows a failed coup attempt by Indonesia Communist Party (PKI). More than a million people died.