What Happened on July 14, 1967

Historical Events

Baseball History

Houston Astro Eddie Matthews hits his 500th HR, off SF Giant Juan Marichal

  • Surveyor 4 launched to Moon; explodes just before landing

Famous Birthdays

  • Glen Scrivener, Canadian CFL defensive tackle (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Hashan Tillekeratne, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lanka wicket-keeper/batsman)
  • Leonardo Lavalle, Mexican tennis star
  • Patrick J. Kennedy, American politician (Rep-D-Rhode Island 1995-2011), born in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Robin Ventura, American infielder (Chicago White Sox), born in Santa Maria, California

Famous Deaths

  • Tudor Arghezi, Romanian writer (b. 1880)
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About July 14, 1967

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Windy - The Association
  • UK #1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles