What Happened on August 15, 1967

Historical Events

Historic Publication

Pope Paul VI publishes constitution Regimini Ecclesiae Universae

  • UK's Marine Offences Bill making pirate radio stations a crime goes into effect, pirate station Radio 355 closes down

Famous Birthdays

  • Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Indian spiritual leader and filmmaker, born in Sri Gurusar Modia
  • Mike James, American pitcher (California Angels), born in Ft Walton, Florida
  • Moulay Brahim Boutaib, Moroccan 10k runner (Olympic gold 1988)
  • Neil Wilkinson, Canadian NHL defenseman (Pitts Penguins), born in Selkirk, Manitoba
  • Peter Hermann, American actor (Beautiful People), born in New York City

Famous Deaths

  • RenĂ© Magritte, Belgian surrealist painter (This is Not a Pipe), dies at 68
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About August 15, 1967

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie