What Happened on January 2, 1967

Historical Events

  • 33rd Orange Bowl: Florida beats #8 Georgia Tech, 27-12
  • 33rd Sugar Bowl: #6 Alabama beats #3 Nebraska, 34-7
  • 53rd Rose Bowl: #7 Purdue beats Southern California, 14-13

Famous Birthdays

François Pienaar (57 years old)

South African rugby union flanker and captain (29 caps; Rugby World Cup 1995; Transvaal, Saracens), born in Vereeniging, South Africa

  • Jón Gnarr, Icelandic comedian
  • Tia Carrere [Althea Janairo], American actress (Wayne's World, True Lies), born in Honolulu, Hawaii

About January 2, 1967

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'm A Believer - The Monkees
  • UK #1 Song: Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones