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August 17, 1967 was the 229th day of the year 1967, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 17, 1967 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 17, 1967, who was born and died on August 17, 1967, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1967, which were the most popular songs (ex. All You Need Is Love by The Beatles), movies (e.g. The Trip, directed by Roger Corman), TV series (e.g. Whistle Stop) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1967 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1967?
- August 17, 1967: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1967: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1967?
- August 17, 1967: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1967: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1967: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1967: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1967: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1967: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1967: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1967?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1967?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1967?
What day of the week was August 17, 1967?
August 17, 1967 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1967 can also be written as 8/17/1967 in the US and as 17/8/1967 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1967: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1967 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1967: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1967 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1967 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 17, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:57 pm and setting at 04:09 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Aug 20, 1967.
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Who was born on August 17, 1967?
Famous people born on August 17, 1967:
![David Conrad]()
David ConradDavid conrad is a tv actor known for his role as jim clancy on the tv series ghost whisperer.
- Laurens Abbott
Contemporary writer known for his thought-provoking novels.
- Michael Preetz
German footballer and manager.
- Kevin Max
American singer (dctalk).
- Nelson Emerson
Hamilton, ontario -- nhl right-wing (hartford whalers).
- Kelly Corrigan
Writer.
- James Jenkins
Nfl tight end (washington redskins).
- Kenny Davidson
Nfl defensive end (houston oilers).
- Helga Lazak
- Masayuki Nakagomi
- Michel Ngonge
- Saeed Al-Owairan
- Diego Frenkel
- Toby Jones
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1967: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 56 years 8 months old,
or 680 months and 2 days old,
or 2957 weeks and 1 day old,
or 20700 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 1967.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1967?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1967?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1967.
August 17, 1967: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1967:
- Giuseppe Pagano
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1967: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1967:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1967: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1967 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1967 was All You Need Is Love by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 17, 1967: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1967 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
- The Doors - Light My Fire
- The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday
- Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
- Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You
August 17, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1967 was San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) by Scott Mckenzie, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 17, 1967: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1967 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Scott Mckenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
- The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
- Tom Jones - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
- Dave Davies - Death Of A Clown
- Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
August 17, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1967 was I Was Made To Love Her by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 17, 1967: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1967 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Cold Sweat - Part 1
- Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You
- Linda Jones - Hypnotized
- Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours
August 17, 1967: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1967 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Trip
Release year: 1967
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: Peter Fonda, Susan Strasberg, Bruce Dern, Dennis Hopper
Country: United States of America
Fathom
Release year: 1967
Directed by: Leslie H. Martinson
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Raquel Welch, Ronald Fraser, Richard Briers
Barbarella
Release year: 1967
Directed by: Roger Vadim
Starring: Ugo Tognazzi, Jane Fonda, Antonio Sabato, David Hemmings, Romolo Valli, Sergio Ferrero, Anita Pallenberg, John Phillip Law, Marcel Marceau, Carla Cassola, Véronique Vendell, Giancarlo Cobelli
Country: Italy
Cjamango
Release year: 1967
Directed by: Edoardo Mulargia
Starring: Livio Lorenzon, Hélène Chanel, Ivan Rassimov, Piero Lulli, Mickey Hargitay, Nino Musco, Fred Coplan, Ignazio Spalla
Country: Italy
Sugar Colt
Release year: 1967
Directed by: Franco Giraldi
Starring: Gina Rovere, Erno Crisa, Valentino Macchi, Nazzareno Zamperla, George Rigaud, Rossella Bergamonti, Jack Betts, Victor Israel, Miranda Soledad, Julian Rafferty, Alfred Thomas
Country: Italy
August 17, 1967: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 1967 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Whistle Stop
Release year: 1967
Directed by: Leonide Moguy
Face the Music
Release year: 1967
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
Die Witzakademie
Release year: 1967
August 17, 1967: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1967 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Autobiography Of Bertrand Russell, 1872-1914
By: Bertrand Russell
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The Death Of A President
By: William Manchester
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The New Industrial State
By: John Kenneth Galbraith
John Kenneth Galbraith, a pioneer in American literature, redefined America's view of itself with his incisive commentary and sharp wit. Galbraith claims that the United States is not a society of free enterprise, but rather a structure controlled by the …
The Eighth Day
By: Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder's 1967 National Book Award-winning novel features John Updike's foreword and Tappan Wilder's afterword. Wilder draws from unique sources such as Wilder’s unpublished letters, handwritten notes in the margins, and other documentary material that illuminates the story.
Who was the US President on August 17, 1967?
On August 17, 1967 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1967?
On August 17, 1967 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1967?
On August 17, 1967 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1967?
1967 was filled with very interesting events such as
- WGBX TV channel 44 in Boston, MA (PBS) begins broadcasting
- 55th CFL Grey Cup: Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeats Saskatchewan, 24-1
- British troops withdraw from Aden and South Yemen
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What was the calendar for August 1967?
August 1967 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
