What Happened on January 30, 1967

Historical Events

Emerson Defeats Ashe

Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Roy Emerson repeats previous year's result; beats American Arthur Ashe 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 for his 5th straight Australian title

Richey's Only Australian Title

Australian Championships Women's Tennis: American Nancy Richey wins her first and only Australian title; beats home favourite Lesley Turner Bowrey 6-1, 6-4


Famous Birthdays

  • Bill Leverty, American guitarist (Firehouse - "Love of a Lifetime"), born in Richmond, Virginia
  • Jay Gordon, American rock vocalist, born in San Francisco, California

Famous Deaths

  • (Raymond) Lee Morgan, American actor (Dungeons of Harrow; The Last of the Fast Guns), dies of heart disease at 64
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About January 30, 1967

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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