Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Briceno, American beach volleyball (Olympic bronze 1992, 96), born in Fountain Valley, California
- Lorraine Pearson, English rock vocalist (5 Star - "Silk & Steel"), born in Romford, Essex, England
- Mart Sander, Estonian singer (Swing Swindlers)r, actor, and television personality, born in Tallinn, Estonian SSR
- Philippe Albert, Belgian former footballer
Riddick Bowe (56 years old)
American heavyweight boxing champion (Olympic silver 1988), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Todd Nichols, American guitarist, and songwriter (Toad The Wet Sprocket - "Fall Down"), born in Santa Barbara, California
Famous Deaths
- John Francis Larchet, Irish arranger (Irish national anthem), composer (By the Waters of Moyle), and musical director (Abbey Theatre - Dublin, 1908-35), dies at 83
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About August 10, 1967
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Light My Fire - The Doors
#1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie
