Historical Events
- Benin separates from Nigeria
Event of Interest
British liner Queen Elizabeth II launched at Clydebank Scotland
- Hurricane Beulah hits Texas-Mexican border, kills 38
- WCAE TV channel 50 in St John, IN (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WCIX TV channel 6 in Miami, FL (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Gunnar Nelson, American rock vocalist and guitarist (Nelson - "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection"), born in Santa Monica, California
- Kristen Johnston, American actress (Sally Solomon-3rd Rock From the Sun), born in Washington, D.C.
- Martin Harrison, American NFL defensive end (Minnesota Vikings), born in Livermore, California
- Matthew Nelson, American rock vocalist, bass and guitar player (Nelson - "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection"), born in Santa Monica, California
Famous Deaths
- Henri Mulet, French organist, cellist, and composer (Carillon-Sortie; Esquisses Byzantines), dies at 88
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About September 20, 1967
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Letter - The Box Tops
#1 Song: The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck
