What Happened on November 21, 1967

Historical Events

  • Phillip & Jay Kunz fly a kite a record 28,000 feet

I am Absolutely Certain..

Vietnam War: American General William Westmoreland tells news reporters: "I am absolutely certain that whereas in 1965 the enemy was winning, today he is certainly losing."

Famous Birthdays

  • (Roy) "Tripp" Cromer, American MLB baseball infielder, 1993-2003 (St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers), born in Lake City, North Carolina
  • Kelly Wearstler [Gallagher], American interior designer and Playboy playmate (Sep, 1994), born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • Ken Block, American rally driver (Hoonigan Racing Division) and co-founder of DC Shoes, born in Long Beach, California (d. 2023)
  • Toshihiko Koga, Japanese judoka (Olympic gold - 71kgs 1992; silver 1996), born in Kitashigeyasu, Saga, Japan (d. 2021)

Famous Deaths

  • C. M. Eddy, Jr., American writer (b. 1896)
  • Florence Reed, actress (Black Panther Club), dies after illness at 84
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About November 21, 1967

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Incense And Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock
  • UK #1 Song: Let The Heartaches Begin - Long John Baldry