What Happened on January 7, 1967

Historical Events

  • Murray Schisgal's stage comedy "Luv", directed by Mike Nichols. and starring Alan Arkin and Eli Wallach, closes at the Helen Hayes Theater, NYC, after 901 performances, and 3 Tony Award wins

Famous Birthdays

  • Guy Hebert, American NHL goalie (Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Team USA 98), born in Troy, New York
  • Irrfan Khan, Indian film producer and actor (Paan Singh Tomar, Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi), born in Jaipur, India
  • Mark Lamarr, British comedian and broadcaster, born in Swindon, United Kingdom
  • Nick Clegg, English politician (Deputy UK PM 2010-2015) and media executive, born in Chalfont St Giles, England
  • Scott Galbraith, American NFL tight end (Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys), born in Sacramento, California
Born in 1967

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Schuricht, German conductor and composer, dies at 86
  • David Goodis, American writer (b. 1917)
  • Sid Emery, cricket leg-spinner (NSW & Aus, 5 wkt in 1912 series), dies
1967 Highlights

About January 7, 1967

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 2 months and 21 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