What Happened on May 11, 1967

Historical Events

  • "Sing, Israel Sing" opens at Brooks Atkinson Theatre NYC for 14 performances
  • 100,000,000th US phone connected
  • Great Britain, Ireland & Denmark apply for membership of the EEC

Famous Birthdays

  • Eric Young, infielder (Colorado Rockies), born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Jamie Brayshaw, cricketer (son of Ian WA & SA right-handed batsman)
  • Kenneth Gould, Welterweight boxer (Olympic bronze 1988), born in Chicago, Illinois

About May 11, 1967

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Happening - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: Puppet On A String - Sandie Shaw