What Happened on September 16, 1967

Historical Events

  • Anni Pede runs female world record marathon (3:07:26)
  • KPAZ TV channel 21 in Phoenix, AZ (IND) begins broadcasting
  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
1967 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernie Parmalee, American football running back and coach (Miami Dolphins, NY Jets), born in Jersey City, New Jersey
  • Hiroya Oku, Japanese Manga artist (creator of Gantz), born in Fukuoka, Japan
Born in 1967

Famous Weddings

Bob Denver

American "Gilligan's Island" actor Bob Denver (32) weds second wife Jean Webber; divorce in 1970

Susan Sarandon

American student and future actress Susan Tomalin (21) weds Geek-American student and actor Chris Sarandon (25), becoming Susan Sarandon; separate in 1975, divorce in 1979, she keeps the name


1967 Highlights

About September 16, 1967

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 6 months and 13 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