What Happened on May 20, 1967

Historical Events

  • 10,000 demonstrate against war in Vietnam

Preakness Stakes

92nd Preakness: Bill Shoemaker aboard Damascus wins in 1:55.2

  • BBC bans the Beatles' "A Day in the Life" because of drug references

Famous Birthdays

  • Beate Reinstadler, Stuttgart Ger, tennis star (1989 Futures Israel)
  • Gabriele Muccino, Italian film director
  • Ramzi Yousef, Kuwaiti-born Pakistani terrorist

About May 20, 1967

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Groovin' - The Young Rascals
  • UK #1 Song: Silence Is Golden - Tremeloes