What Happened on August 25, 1967

Historical Events

  • Minn Twin Dean Chance 2nd no-hitter of month beats Cleveland, 2-1
  • Paraguay accepts its constitution

Music History

The Beatles go to Bangor, Wales to study transcendental meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

  • Train crash at Beesd, Netherlands: 2 die

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeff Tweedy, American singer-songwriter (Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot), born in Belleville, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • George Lincoln Rockwell, American far-right political activist. founder and leader of the American Nazi Party, assassinated by former party member John Patler at 49

Paul Muni (1895-1967)

American actor (Angel on My Shoulder, Juarez), dies after a lengthy illness of heart disease at 71

  • Stanley Bruce, 8th Prime Minister of Australia, dies at 84
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About August 25, 1967

Day of the Week: Friday
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