What Happened on September 11, 1967

Historical Events

The Carol Burnett Show

"The Carol Burnett Show" starring Carol Burnett premieres on CBS-TV in the US

  • A's drop grievance filed with National Labor Relations against C Finley
  • Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour begins with a bus driven somewhat aimlessly around western England

Event of Interest

French President Charles de Gaulle visits Poland

  • Indian/Chinese border fights
  • US Surveyor 5 makes 1st chemical analysis of lunar material
  • WSRE TV channel 23 in Pensacola, FL (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • WUNE TV channel 17 in Linville, NC (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • WUNF TV channel 33 in Asheville, NC (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • WUNG TV channel 58 in Concord, NC (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Dany Theis, Luxembourgian soccer midfielder (34 caps; Jeunesse Esch FC) and manager (Differdange 03, F91 Dudelange, Jeunesse Esch FC), born in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg (d. 2022)

Harry Connick Jr (56 years old)

American pop and jazz singer, pianist (We Are in Love; When Harry Met Sally), actor (Will & Grace), and TV Personality (American Idol, 2013-16), born in New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Maria Bartiromo, American financial broadcast journalist, born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Simon Burgess, Australian rower (World C'ship gold LM4x 1991, 97; Olympic silver 2000, 04), born in Franklin, Australia

Famous Deaths

  • Tadeusz Żyliński, Polish technician and textilist, dies at 62
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About September 11, 1967

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
  • UK #1 Song: The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck