What happened on Wednesday September 06, 1967?

Here's what happened on September 06, 1967:

• First Successful Saturn V Test Flight NASA achieved a milestone on September 9, 1967, with the first successful test flight of the Saturn V rocket, a critical development in the Apollo space program that would eventually enable human lunar missions.
• Surveyor 5 Lunar Mission NASA's Surveyor 5 spacecraft was launched on September 8, 1967, successfully completing a soft landing on the Moon's surface on September 10, 1967. This mission was part of the critical Surveyor program that paved the way for the Apollo moon landings by gathering crucial data about lunar terrain and surface conditions.
• Uganda Abolishes Traditional Kingdoms On September 8, 1967, Uganda officially abolished its traditional tribal kingdoms and transformed into a republic, representing a major political restructuring that dramatically altered the country's governance and social structure.
• The Doors on Ed Sullivan Show The iconic American rock band 'The Doors' made their first and final appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on September 17, 1967, a significant moment in 1960s popular music and television culture.
• The Who's US Television Debut British rock band 'The Who' made their groundbreaking US television debut on 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour' on September 17, 1967, helping to introduce British rock music to a wider American audience.
• End of Steam Locomotives in Northeast England British Railways officially concluded steam locomotive operations in the Northeast of England on September 8, 1967, marking a significant technological transition in transportation infrastructure and signaling the complete shift to diesel and electric train systems.
• New Orleans Saints' NFL Debut The New Orleans Saints played their inaugural NFL game on September 17, 1967, losing to the Los Angeles Rams, marking the beginning of a new franchise in professional football.
• Joel Horlen's No-Hitter Chicago White Sox pitcher Joel Horlen achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers on September 10, 1967, a rare and celebrated accomplishment in baseball history.
• Mount Washington Cog Railway Tragedy A devastating train derailment on the Mount Washington cog railway on September 17, 1967, resulted in 8 fatalities, highlighting the potential dangers of mountain railway transportation.
• Debra Dene Barnes Crowned Miss America 1968 Debra Dene Barnes was crowned the 40th Miss America on September 9, 1967, representing a significant moment in the annual beauty pageant and cultural event.

Events in 1967

September 06, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 06, 1967

Newspapers from Sep. 06, 1967

September 06, 1967 was a Wednesday and it was the 249th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 06, 1967 can also be written as 9/6/1967 in the US and as 6/9/1967 in UK and Europe.

September 06, 1967 in September 1967 calendar

Famous people born on September 06, 1967:

• Macy Gray

  Macy Gray is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul singer known for her unique raspy voice and hit song 'I Try', which became a global success...

• William DuVall (musician)

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on September 6th

Famous people died on September 06, 1967:

• Egidio Anceschi
• Albert Ingham
• Jacques Zwobada

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on September 6th

September 06, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 06, 1967 was Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Bobbie Gentry - Ode To Billie Joe
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Reflections
3. Bobby Vee - Come Back When You Grow Up
4. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You
5. The Box Tops - The Letter

September 06, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 06, 1967 was The Last Waltz by Engelbert Humperdinck, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Engelbert Humperdinck - The Last Waltz
2. Tom Jones - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
3. Scott Mckenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
4. Keith West - Excerpt From 'A Teenage Opera'
5. The Small Faces - Itchycoo Park

September 06, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 06, 1967 was Cold Sweat - Part 1 by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Cold Sweat - Part 1
2. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You
3. The Temptations - You're My Everything
4. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Reflections
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Everybody Needs Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 6th is Virgo.

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September 06, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 06, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 06, 1967 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 06, 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 September 06, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:52 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 20, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1967.

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Someone born on September 06, 1967 is:

57 years 8 months old,

or 692 months and 8 days old,

or 3010 weeks

or 21070 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 06, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 06, 1967.

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