What happened on Sunday February 05, 1967?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1967:

• NASA Launches Lunar Orbiter 3 NASA successfully launched the unmanned Lunar Orbiter 3 at 8:17 AM EST (01:17 UTC) from Florida. The satellite's primary mission was to photograph potential landing sites for future crewed Moon missions, playing a crucial role in the Apollo program's preparation.
• Shanghai People's Commune Established During Cultural Revolution During the Cultural Revolution, the Shanghai People's Commune was formally proclaimed, with key leaders Yao Wenyuan and Zhang Chunqiao appointed to lead the new administrative structure. This event represented a significant moment in China's political reorganization under Mao Zedong's revolutionary policies.
• Anastasio Somoza Debayle's Controversial Election General Anastasio Somoza Debayle was elected President of Nicaragua in an election widely criticized for electoral fraud. He won over 70% of the vote (380,162 ballots) against Fernando Agüero's 157,432 votes, with allegations of ballot box confiscation and manipulation.
• Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour Debuts The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour premiered on CBS, introducing a groundbreaking comedy variety show that would become known for its satirical and politically provocative content during the late 1960s.
• Robert Penn Warren Wins Bollingen Prize Renowned American poet and novelist Robert Penn Warren was awarded the prestigious Bollingen Prize for Poetry, recognizing his significant contributions to American literature.

Events in 1967

February 05, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1967

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1967

February 05, 1967 was a Sunday and it was the 36th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1967 can also be written as 2/5/1967 in the US and as 5/2/1967 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1967 in February 1967 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1967:

• Chris Parnell

  American comedian and actor best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and voice acting in animated series like Archer and Rick and...

• Alexandre Najjar
• Ólafur Elíasson

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1967:

• Violeta Parra

  Violeta Parra was a renowned Chilean composer, songwriter, ethnomusicologist, visual artist, and folklorist who significantly influenced...

• Leon Leonwood Bean

  American businessman, founded l.l.

• Xavier Eluère

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on February 5th

February 05, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1967 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
2. The Seekers - Georgy Girl
3. The Royal Guardsmen - Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron
4. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
5. The Buckinghams - Kind Of A Drag

February 05, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1967 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
2. Petula Clark - This Is My Song
3. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me
4. Cat Stevens - Matthew And Son
5. The Rolling Stones - Let's Spend The Night Together

February 05, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1967 was Tell It Like It Is by Aaron Neville, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
2. Four Tops - Standing In The Shadows Of Love
3. Spyder Turner - Stand By Me
4. Freddy Scott - Are You Lonely For Me
5. Cannonball Adderley - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1967 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:35 am and setting at 02:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1967

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Someone born on February 05, 1967 is:

58 years 3 months old,

or 699 months and 9 days old,

or 3040 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21283 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1967?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 05, 1967.

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