What Happened on September 13, 1967

Famous Birthdays

  • Michael Johnson, American 200m/400m runner (Olympic-2 gold-96), born in Dallas, Texas
  • Stephen Perkins, American drummer and percussionist (Jane's Addiction; Porno for Pyros), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Tim 'Ripper' Owens, American singer (Iced Earth; Judas Priest), born in Akron, Ohio

Famous Deaths

  • Russell L. Rogers, American electrical engineer and astronaut (X-20), dies in explosion at 39
  • Varian Fry, American journalist and recognized as "Righteous Among the Nations", dies at 59
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About September 13, 1967

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 15 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