What Happened on January 3, 1967

Historical Events

  • "The Tonight Show" is shortened from 105 to 90 minutes
  • Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys is indicted for draft evasion
  • WJAN TV channel 17 in Canton, OH (IND) begins broadcasting
1967 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Magnus Gustafsson, Swedish tennis player (Davis Cup 1998), born in Lund, Sweden
Born in 1967

Famous Deaths

Jack Ruby (1911-1967)

American nightclub owner who murdered assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, dies of pulmonary embolism at 55

  • Mary Garden, opera star, dies at 92
1967 Highlights

About January 3, 1967

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 2 months and 26 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