Famous Deaths
- Ilja Ehrenburg, Soviet poet and writer (9th wave), dies at 76
- Ilya Ehrenburg, Russian Soviet war correspondent, writer (The Fall of Paris; The Thaw; People, Years, Life), editor, and poet, dies of prostate and bladder cancer at 76
- Michael Fitzmaurice, American radio actor (Superman, Reported Missing, 14 Hours), dies of lymphoma at 59
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About August 31, 1967
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
#1 Song: The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck
