Historical Events
- Severe bushfires in Tasmania destroy $11 million & take 60 lives
American Basketball Association
The 10-team American Basketball Association (ABA) with George Mikan as Commissioner is formed and lasts 9 years; its three-point shot remains a feature of the game
- WCLP TV channel 18 in Chatsworth, GA (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Meg Cabot, American author, born in Bloomington, Indiana
- Patle Shishupal Natthu, Indian politician, born in Bhandara, India
- Tim Naehring, American baseball infielder (Boston Red Sox) and executive (Vice President of Baseball Operations NY Yankees), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Ernie Bromley, Australian cricket batsman (2 Tests; first Western Australian to play Test cricket for Australia), dies at 54
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About February 1, 1967
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm A Believer - The Monkees
