Historical Events
17th NBA All-Star Game
17th NBA All-Star Game, Cow Palace, San Francisco, Ca: West beats East, 135-120; MVP: Rick Barry, SF Warriors, SF
Brooke Takes US Senate Seat
Edward W. Brooke (Sen-R-Mass), takes his seat as the 1st popularly elected African American to the US Senate
- Lester Maddox inaugurated as Governor of Georgia
- PBS (the National Educational TV) begins as a 70 station network
Famous Birthdays
- Johan Laats, Belgian judoka, born in Antwerp, Belgium
- Trini Alvarado, American actress (Frighteners), born in New York City
Famous Weddings
- Dutch Princess Margret marries Pieter van Vollenhoven
Famous Divorces
Christopher Plummer
Actor Christopher Plummer (37) divorces columnist Patricia Lewis after nearly 5 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Emerson Treacy, American actor (California Straight Ahead, Prowler), dies after surgery at 66
- Vilém Petrželka, Czech composer, dies at 77
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About January 10, 1967
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm A Believer - The Monkees
#1 Song: Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones
