What Happened on August 23, 1967

Famous Birthdays

  • Jon Cooper, Canadian ice hockey coach (Stanley Cup 2020, 21 Tampa Bay Lightning), born in Prince George, British Columbia
  • Markus Ketterer, Finnish hockey goalie (Team Finland), born in Helsinki, Finland
  • Nancy Cox, American news anchor, Miss Kentucky (1991), born in Campbellsville, Kentucky

Famous Deaths

  • Georges Berger, Belgian racing driver, dies at 48
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About August 23, 1967

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
  • UK #1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie