What Happened on June 6, 1967

Historical Events

Famous Birthdays

  • Max Casella, American actor (Doogie Howser - "Vinnie"; The Sopranos - "Benny"), born in Washington, D.C.
  • Michael Timpson, NFL wide receiver (Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles)
  • Paul Giamatti, American actor (The Holdovers), born in New Haven, Connecticut
  • Wasim Haider, cricketer (member Pakistan's 1992 World Cup squad)

Famous Weddings

John Denver

American pop singer John Denver (23) weds psychotherapist Annie Martell at the Christ Chapel in St. Peter, Minnesota; divorce in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Edward G Givens Jr, Major USAF/astronaut, dies in an car crash at 47
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About June 6, 1967

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • UK #1 Song: A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum