What Happened on September 22, 1967

Historical Events

  • Phillies release pitcher Dallas Green, their future manager
  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Famous Birthdays

  • Félix Savón, Cuban boxer (3 Olympic heavyweight gold 1992, 96, 80), born in San Vicente, Cuba
  • Harald Hasselbach, Dutch born NFL defensive end (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Kim Watkins, Australian television presenter
  • Matt Besser, American comedian, born in Little Rock Arkansas

About September 22, 1967

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Letter - The Box Tops
  • UK #1 Song: The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck