What Happened on October 10, 1967

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Brendan Behan's "Borstal Boy" premieres in Dublin

Famous Birthdays

Gavin Newsom (56 years old)

American politician (Governor of California 2019-), born in San Francisco, California

  • Jonathan Littell, French-American writer (The Kindly Ones), born in New York City
  • Michael Giacchino, American Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar Award-winning composer for television, film, and video games (Lost; Up; Jojo Rabbit), born in Riverside Township, New Jersey

Famous Deaths

  • Ervin Major, Hungarian composer, dies at 66
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About October 10, 1967

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Letter - The Box Tops
  • UK #1 Song: Massachusetts - Bee Gees