What Happened on June 26, 1967

Historical Events

Appointment of Interest

Pope Paul VI names 27 new cardinals including Karol Józef Wojtyła, the Archbishop of Cracow and future Pope John Paul II

Famous Birthdays

  • Travis Fine, American actor (Ike McSwain-Young Riders), born in Atlanta, Georgia

Famous Deaths

  • Errol Hunte, Trinidadian cricketer (WI batsman in 3 Tests v England 1930), dies at 55
  • Françoise Dorléac, French actress, sister of Catherine Deneuve dies in a car accident at 25
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About June 26, 1967

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 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: A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum