What happened on Friday December 01, 1967?

Here's what happened on December 01, 1967:

• Railway Sabotage Near Jerusalem An Arab terrorist group detonated an explosive charge on the main railway line between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv near Beth Shemesh, killing two of the saboteurs in the blast.
• RMS Queen Mary Retired, Queen Elizabeth 2 Takes Over On December 1st, 1967, the legendary RMS Queen Mary was officially retired from service, with the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 taking her place, marking a transition in transatlantic maritime travel.
• Seattle Awarded American League Expansion Franchise On December 1st, 1967, Seattle was awarded one of two new expansion franchise teams in the American League, marking a significant moment in the city's sports history and the expansion of Major League Baseball.
• Iraq Revokes Newspaper Licenses The Iraqi government revoked licenses for all 12 of the nation's daily newspapers as a new press law went into effect, significantly restricting media freedom in the country.
• Queen Elizabeth II Inaugurates Isaac Newton Telescope On December 1st, 1967, Queen Elizabeth II officially inaugurated the 98-inch (249-cm) Isaac Newton telescope, a significant advancement in astronomical research and technology.
• Wilt Chamberlain Sets NBA Free Throw Miss Record On December 1st, 1967, basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain set an unusual NBA record by missing 22 free throws in a single game, highlighting the challenges even great players face in shooting.
• Georgia Governor Releases State Prisoners Before Holidays Georgia's Governor Lester Maddox granted early release to 547 state prisoners, representing almost seven percent of the prison population, to allow them to be home for the holiday season.

Events in 1967

December 01, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 01, 1967

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 1967

December 01, 1967 was a Friday and it was the 335th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1967 can also be written as 12/1/1967 in the US and as 1/12/1967 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1967 in December 1967 calendar

Famous people born on December 01, 1967:

• Nestor Carbonell

  American actor known for prominent roles in television series Lost and Bates Motel, with a distinctive career in both dramatic and comedic...

• Reggie Sanders

  Professional American baseball player who played as an outfielder for multiple Major League Baseball teams during his career.

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on December 1st

Famous people died on December 01, 1967:

• Ferenc Szilágyi

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on December 1st

December 01, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1967 was Daydream Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. The Monkees - Daydream Believer
2. The Cowsills - The Rain, The Park & Other Things
3. Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense And Peppermints
4. Lulu - To Sir With Love
5. Dionne Warwick - I Say A Little Prayer

December 01, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1967 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. The Beatles - Hello Goodbye
2. Long John Baldry - Let The Heartaches Begin
3. Dave Clark Five - Everybody Knows
4. Val Doonican - If The Whole World Stopped Loving
5. Tom Jones - I'm Coming Home

December 01, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1967 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Sam & Dave - Soul Man
3. The Temptations - (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need
4. Stevie Wonder - I'm Wondering
5. Aretha Franklin - A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 01, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 1967 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 December 01, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 05:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 17, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on December 01, 1967

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Someone born on December 01, 1967 is:

57 years 5 months old,

or 689 months and 13 days old,

or 2997 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20984 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1967?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 01, 1967.

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