Historical Events
"Purple Haze"
Jimi Hendrix adds vocals and overdubs for "Purple Haze" at Olympic Studios in London; basic track had been recorded by the band in January
- Ronald Ryan, the last person to be executed in Australia, is hanged in Pentridge Prison, Melbourne
Famous Birthdays
- Aurelio Vidmar, Australian soccer midfielder (44 caps; Adelaide City, Standard Luik, Feyenoord), born in Adelaide, Australia
- Dave Benson-Phillips, Children's TV Presenter
Famous Deaths
- Joe Meek, English record producer and influential sound engineer (Telstar), commits suicide at 37
- Winifred Kingston, British silent screen actress (The Squaw Man, Davy Crockett), dies at 72
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About February 3, 1967
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm A Believer - The Monkees
