What Happened on January 6, 1967

Historical Events

Milton Berle Show

"Milton Berle Show" last airs on ABC-TV

  • KHTV TV channel 39 in Houston, TX (IND) begins broadcasting
  • Two homemade buses collide on a mountain road in Terpate, Philippines and plunge off a cliff, killing 84 people and injuring 140
  • United States Marine Corps and ARVN troops launch "Operation Deckhouse Five" in the Mekong River delta.

Famous Birthdays

  • Larry Donald, American boxer (Olympic-92), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Peter Loran, American rock vocalist (Trixter - "Give It To Me Good"), born in Teaneck, New Jersey

Famous Deaths

  • Johnny Keane, American baseball manager (World Series 1964 St. Louis Cardinals; NY Yankees), dies of a heart attack at 55
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About January 6, 1967

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 3 months and 18 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