What Happened on March 31, 1967

Historical Events

Music History

1st time Jimi Hendrix burns his guitar (and his fingers) at Finsbury Park Astoria theater in London: the guitar sold at auction for nearly $500K, the building is currently a church

Famous Birthdays

  • Nanci Bowen, American golfer (Nabisco Dinah Shore 1995), born in Tifton, Georgia

Famous Deaths

  • Don Alvarado [Jose Page], American actor (Captain Thunder, Morning Glory, Big Steal), dies from cancer at 66
  • Hieronim Feicht, composer, dies at 72
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About March 31, 1967

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Happy Together - The Turtles
  • UK #1 Song: Release Me - Engelbert Humperdinck