Historical Events
- Dr. James Bedford becomes the first person to be cryonically preserved with intent of future resuscitation; remains preserved at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation
Darft Board Refuses Ali Exemption
Louisville, Kentucky draft board refuses exemption for boxer Muhammad Ali [1]
- NBC revival of Jack Webb's police drama "Dragnet", now broadcast in color, debuts; runs through 1970
Famous Birthdays
- Farrah Forke, American actress (Dweebs; Mr Rhodes; Disclosure; Heat), born in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Marco Boogers, Dutch soccer player (RKC, Sparta, West Ham United), born in Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Ulf Dahlén, Swedish SEL and NHL forward, 1985-2003 (Team Sweden, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, and 5 other teams), born in Östersund, Sweden
- Vendela Kirsebom, Norwegian-Swedish model (Sports Illustrated 1993), born in Stockholm, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Holland Smith, American US Marine Corps general, considered the "father" of modern U.S. amphibious warfare, dies at 84
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About January 12, 1967
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 3 months and 14 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
