What Happened on June 11, 1967

Historical Events

Sports History

A. J. Foyt and Dan Gurney drive a Ford to victory in Le Mans

  • Chicago Cubs (7) & NY Mets (4) tie record of 11 HRs in a game
  • Mexico becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty
  • Race riot in Tampa, Florida; National Guard mobilizes

Famous Birthdays

  • Clare Carey, American actress (Coach), born in Rhodesia
  • Graeme Bachop, New Zealand rugby union halfback (31 Tests; Canterbury, Fukuoka Sanix Blues), born in Christchurch, New Zealand

About June 11, 1967

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Groovin' - The Young Rascals
  • UK #1 Song: A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum