What Happened on January 26, 1967

Historical Events

  • Chicago Blizzard strikes with a record 23 inches of snow fall causing 800 buses and 50,000 automobiles to be abandoned
  • USSR performs nuclear test at Sary Shagan USSR

Famous Birthdays

  • Pradip Somasundaran, Indian playback singer, born in Thrissur, India

Famous Deaths

  • Albert Rémy, French actor (Grand Prix, The 400 Blows, The Train), dies at 51
  • Kenneth Thomson, American character actor (Broadway Melody, Little Giant), dies of emphysema at 68
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About January 26, 1967

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: I'm A Believer - The Monkees