What Happened on November 8, 1967

Historical Events

  • Radio Leicester begins broadcasting on VHF, the 1st of 8 local British radio stations (now 40)
  • Silver hits record $1.951 an ounce in London
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

  • Courtney Thorne-Smith, American actress (Melrose Place, Two and a Half Men), born in San Francisco, California
  • Frantisek Kaberle, Czech ice hockey forward (Team Czech Rep), born in Kladno, Czechia
  • Henry Rodriguez, Dominican baseball outfielder (Montreal Expos), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

About November 8, 1967

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 5 months and 19 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