3rd » The launch of 'Gemini 4', the first multi-day space mission by a NASA crew. Edward Higgins White known as Ed White, a crew member, performs the first American Extra-vehicular activity known as spacewalk.
7th » The Supreme Court of the United States hands down its decision in 'Griswold v. Connecticut', effectively legalizing the use of contraception by married couples.
9th » The civilian Prime Minister of South Vietnam, Phan Huy Quát, resigns after being unable to work with a junta led by Nguyễn Cao Kỳ.
9th » Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Dong Xoai, one of the largest battles in the war.
18th » Vietnam War: The United States uses B-52 Stratofortress B-52 bombers to attack National Front for the Liberation of Vietnam National Liberation Front guerrilla warfare guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam.
19th » Nguyễn Cao Kỳ becomes Prime Minister of South Vietnam at the head of a military junta; General Nguyễn Văn Thiệu becomes the figurehead chief of state.
10th » Elizabeth Hurley, English model and actress
10th » Joey Santiago, Filipino-American guitarist and songwriter (Pixies and The Martinis)
12th » Filip Topol, Czech singer-songwriter and pianist (Psí vojáci) (d. 2013)
12th » Gwen Torrence, American sprinter
12th » Cathy Tyson, English actress
12th » Vicky Vette, Norwegian-American porn actress and model
13th » Infanta Cristina, Duchess of Palma de Mallorca
13th » Vassilis Karapialis, Greek footballer
13th » Lukas Ligeti, Austrian-American drummer and composer
13th » Lisa Vidal, American actress
14th » Mike Scaccia, American guitarist (Ministry (band) Ministry, Rigor Mortis (band) Rigor Mortis, Lard (band) Lard, and League of Blind Women) (d. 2012)