What Happened on December 14, 1967

Historical Events

Lester B. Pearson Retires

Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson announces that he is retiring from politics, succeeded by Pierre Trudeau

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Famous Birthdays

  • Eldridge Recasner, American NBA guard (Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Ewa Białołęcka, Polish writer, born in Elbląg, Poland

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Moran, American heavyweight boxer & film actor, dies of a heart attack at 80
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About December 14, 1967

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Daydream Believer - The Monkees
  • UK #1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles