Historical Events
- -Oct 29] Rome: 1st bishop synod
Griffith vs. Benvenuti
American boxer Emile Griffith regains his world middleweight crown on points in a brawling re-match with Italian Nino Benvenuti at Shea Stadium, NY; second of famous trilogy of fights
Music History
Gladys Knight & Pips are the first to release Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
- International Monetary Fund reforms world monetary system
- Mickey Hart joins the Grateful Dead for the 1st time, playing at the Straight Theater in San Francisco, California
Famous Birthdays
- Brett Anderson, British alt-rock and Britpop singer and lyricist (Suede - "Trash"; "Electricity"), born in Lindfield, Sussex, England
Famous Deaths
- Carson McCullers, American author (Heart is a Lonely Hunter), dies of a brain hemorrhage at 50
- Ludwig Donath, Austrian actor (Torn Curtain, Sirocco, Jolson Sings Again), dies of leukemia at 67
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About September 29, 1967
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Letter - The Box Tops
#1 Song: The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck
