Historical Events
In the Heat of the Night
"In the Heat of the Night" film directed by Norman Jewison, based on John Ball's novel of the same name, starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger premieres in New York (5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, and Best Actor for Steiger, 1968)
- NFL New Orleans Saints play 1st ever pre-season game, lose to Los Angeles Rams 16-7 at Anaheim Stadium in California
- The second Blackwall Tunnel opens to traffis under the Thames River in Greenwich, London
- US's Lunar Orbiter 5 launches; enters lunar orbit Aug 5
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Krickstein, American tennis player (Tel Aviv 1983), born in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Aline Brosh McKenna, American screenwriter (The Devil Wears Prada), and director (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), born in France
- Derek Wells, American actor (Fitzpatricks), born in Los Angeles, California
- Martin Laamers, Dutch soccer player (Vitesse), born in Arnhem, Netherlands
- Paolo Restani, Italian classical pianist, born in La Spezia, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Claude Albert Barnett, American journalist and founder (Associated Negro Press), dies at 77
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About August 2, 1967
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 25 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: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
