What Happened on December 22, 1967

Historical Events

"The Graduate"

"The Graduate", American comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols, starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, premieres (Best Director, 1968)

Famous Birthdays

  • Dan Petrescu, Romanian football manager and professional football player, born in Bucharest, Romania
  • Mike Sullivan, NFL center (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in Marshfield, Massachusetts
  • Richey James Edwards, Welsh rock musician and songwriter (Manic Street Preachers), born in Blackwood, United Kingdom (disappeared in 1995; declared d. 2008)
  • Roland Holder, cricketer (West Indian batsman in ODI's 1993-), born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Famous Deaths

  • Lee Krieger, American actor (Clambake, One Way Wahini), dies at 48
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About December 22, 1967

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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