What Happened on June 23, 1967

Historical Events

  • 17th Berlin International Film Festival: "The Departure" wins the Golden Bear
  • Jim Ryun sets mile record (3:51.1, Bakersfield CA)

Summit of Interest

US President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin hold 1st of 2 summit meetings in Glassboro, New Jersey (about halfway between NYC and Washington, DC) [1]

  • US Senate censures Thomas J Dodd from Connecticut (D). for misusing campaign funds

Famous Birthdays

  • Helen Geake, British archaeologist, born in Wolverhampton, England

Famous Weddings

  • British bassist John Entwistle (22) of rock group Who weds Alison Wise
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About June 23, 1967

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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