What Happened on July 31, 1967

Historical Events

Rolling Stones Leave Jail

Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards are released from jail in England, after serving 1 month on drug charges

Famous Birthdays

  • Elizabeth Wurtzel, American author (Prozac Nation), born in New York City (d. 2020)
  • Minako Honda, Japanese singer and musical actress, born in Itabashi, Tokyo (d. 2005)
  • Mitsuo Iwata, Japanese voice actor and singer, born in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
  • Rodney Harvey, American actor and model (Salsa), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1998)
  • Sean O'Neill, US Olympic table tennis player (Olympic-92), born in Toledo, Ohio
  • Tony Massenburg, American NBA forward who played for 12 different teams, born in Sussex, Virginia

Famous Deaths

  • Margaret Kennedy, English novelist (The Constant Nymph), dies at 71
  • Marios Varvoglis, Greek composer (Behind the Barbed Wire Fence), dies at 81
  • Richard Kuhn, Austrian-German biochemist (Nobel 1938-work on carotenoids and vitamins), dies at 66
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About July 31, 1967

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Light My Fire - The Doors
  • UK #1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles