What Happened on April 21, 1967

Historical Events

  • Dodgers 1st rain out in Los Angeles (after 737 consecutive games)
  • Evangelical Broadcasting begins in Netherlands
  • Joseph Stalin's daughter Svetlana Allilueva arrives in New York City after defecting to the US
  • Military coup in Greece, Konstantinos Kollias becomes premier

Famous Birthdays

  • Michael Franti, American musician (The Beatnigs, Spearhead), born in Oakland, California

Famous Deaths

  • AndrĂ©-Louis Danjon, French astronomer (invented Danjon astrolabe), dies at 77
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About April 21, 1967

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Somethin' Stupid - Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra
  • UK #1 Song: Puppet On A String - Sandie Shaw