What happened on Tuesday May 02, 1967?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1967:

• Israel Considers War with Syria In Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Levi Eshkol's Ministerial Committee on Security conditionally approved plans to commence a war by launching an attack on Syria.
• U.S. Marines Capture Hill 881 in Vietnam U.S. Marines successfully captured the heavily fortified peaks of Hill 881 near Khe Sanh, located south of the demilitarized zone between North and South Vietnam, after an intense three-day battle.
• Vietnam War Bombing Milestone The Vietnam War's aerial bombardment campaign reached a significant milestone with the 10,000th bombing sortie flown by a B-52 strategic bomber.
• Dr. Zakir Husain Elected President of India Dr. Zakir Husain made history by becoming the first Muslim to be elected President of India, defeating former Chief Justice K. Subba Rao as the ruling Congress Party's candidate.
• CIA U-2 Reconnaissance Mission Over China A CIA-sponsored U-2 reconnaissance aircraft, piloted by a Nationalist Chinese pilot from Taiwan, conducted a high-altitude flight over the People's Republic of China, dropping instruments to monitor nuclear testing.
• Red Guards Attack Rally Boats Anti-Maoist Red Guards violently attacked boats carrying approximately 200 people to a rally supporting CCP Chairman Mao Zedong, ramming and sinking the vessels on the Yangtze River.
• Toronto Maple Leafs Win Stanley Cup The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4 games to 2 in the Stanley Cup Finals, marking their last championship of the 20th century.
• Amsterdam Mayor Fired Amid Youth Unrest Dr. Gijsbert van Hall was dismissed as Mayor of Amsterdam by Prime Minister Piet de Jong after local police failed to control attacks by youth gangs known as 'The Provos'.
• Death of Klavdia Kosygin Klavdia Andreyevna Kosygin, 58-year-old wife of Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin, suddenly collapsed and died while reviewing the annual May Day military parade in Moscow.
• World Journal Tribune Ceases Publication The World Journal Tribune, a prominent New York City evening newspaper, ceased publication, marking the end of its journalistic run.

Events in 1967

May 02, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 02, 1967

Newspapers from May. 02, 1967

May 02, 1967 was a Tuesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1967 can also be written as 5/2/1967 in the US and as 2/5/1967 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1967 in May 1967 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1967:

• Tim McGraw

  Highly successful country music singer, songwriter, and actor, known for numerous hit songs and crossover appeal in entertainment.

• Mika Brzezinski

  Prominent American journalist, political commentator, and co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe, known for her insightful political analysis and...

• David Rocastle

  Talented English footballer who played for Arsenal and the national team, remembered as a skilled midfielder who tragically passed away in...

• Luigi Apolloni
• Nanase Ōkawa
• Myriam Hernández

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1967:

• Jean Picy
• Giorgio Roletto

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on May 2nd

May 02, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1967 was Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Nancy Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
2. The Supremes - The Happening
3. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
4. The Monkees - A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
5. The Turtles - Happy Together

May 02, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1967 was Silence Is Golden by The Tremeloes, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. The Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden
2. Sandie Shaw - Puppet On A String
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love
4. Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
5. The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset

May 02, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1967 was I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
2. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
3. Martha & The Vandellas - Jimmy Mack
4. Four Tops - Bernadette
5. Peaches & Herb - Close Your Eyes

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1967 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 03:09 am and setting at 02:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1967 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1967

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Someone born on May 02, 1967 is:

58 years 1 month old,

or 697 months and 24 days old,

or 3034 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21240 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1967?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 02, 1967.

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