What Happened on February 22, 1967

Historical Events

  • 25,000 US and South Vietnamese troops launch Operation Junction City against the Viet Cong. Largest US airborne assault since World War II.
  • Barbara Garson's "MacBird" premieres in NYC
  • Sling-shot goal post & 6' wide border around field are standard in NFL
1967 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Alf Poier, Austrian comedian, born in Judenburg, Austria
  • Marianne Ihalainen, Finnish ice hockey right wing (Finland, Olympics 1998), born in Tampere, Finland
  • Steve Broussard, American NFL running back (Seattle Seahawks), born in Los Angeles, California
Born in 1967

Famous Deaths

  • Fritz Erler, German politician (SDP), dies at 53
1967 Highlights

About February 22, 1967

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Kind Of A Drag - The Buckinghams
  • UK #1 Song: This Is My Song - Petula Clark