What Happened on November 5, 1967

Historical Events

  • ATS-3 launched by US to take first pictures of full Earth disc
  • New Orleans Saints 1st NFL victory, beat Philadelphia Eagles 31-24

Music History

The Hither Green rail crash in the United Kingdom kills 49 people; survivors include Bee Gee Robin Gibb

  • US troops conquer Loc Ninh South Vietnam
  • Yemen president Sallal flees

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Pollack, American NFL tackle (SF 49ers), born in Camp Springs, Maryland
  • Judy Reyes, Dominican American actress (Scrubs), born in New York City

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Nighthawk [McCollum], American blues singer, electric slide guitarist, and harmonica player ("Annie Lee Blues"), dies of heart failure following a stroke at 57
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About November 5, 1967

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: To Sir With Love - Lulu
  • UK #1 Song: Baby Now That I've Found You - Foundations