What Happened on June 7, 1967

Historical Events

  • 2 Moby Grape members arrested for contributing to deliquency of minors
  • Israel captures Wailing Wall in East Jerusalem, Jericho and Bethlehem
  • NY Yankees draft Ron Blomberg #1

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Navarro, American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, (Jane's Addiction - "Just Because"; Red Hot Chili Peppers, 1993-98), born in Santa Monica, California
  • Sarah Malin, actress (Stephane Prescott-Another World), born in Greenwich, Connecticut
  • Terance Mathis, American football wide receiver (Pro Bowl, All-Pro 1994; Atlanta Falcons), born in Detroit, Michigan

Famous Deaths

  • Anatoly Maltsev, Russian mathematician (decidability of various algebraic groups), dies at 57

Dorothy Parker (1893-1967)

American poet (Enough Rope), short story writer and satirist (1958 Marjorie Peabody Award), dies at 73

  • Pauline Brooks, actress (Make a Million), dies of cancer at 54
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About June 7, 1967

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 24 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