What happened on Saturday April 08, 1967?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1967:

• Nashville Race Riot of 1967 A significant racial conflict erupted in Nashville, Tennessee, involving students from Fisk University and Tennessee A&I University. The riot began after a confrontation with police near the University Inn and escalated into widespread civil unrest. Over two days, fourteen people were injured, numerous arrests were made, and property damage was extensive. The incident highlighted racial tensions and social unrest during the Civil Rights era.
• Foinavon's Miraculous Grand National Victory In a stunning upset at the 121st Grand National horse race, jockey John Buckingham rode the 100/1 outsider Foinavon to a remarkable 15-length victory over the favorite, Honey End. This unexpected win became one of the most memorable moments in horse racing history.
• Birth of Cricket Player Kenny Griffith Benjamin Kenneth 'Kenny' Charlie Griffith Benjamin was born in Saint John's, Antigua. He would later become a notable cricket player from the West Indies, following in the tradition of other prominent Caribbean cricketers.

Events in 1967

April 08, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1967

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1967

April 08, 1967 was a Saturday and it was the 98th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1967 can also be written as 4/8/1967 in the US and as 8/4/1967 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1967 in April 1967 calendar

April 08, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1967 was Happy Together by The Turtles, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. The Turtles - Happy Together
2. The Mama's & The Papa's - Dedicated To The One I Love
3. Nancy Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
4. Four Tops - Bernadette
5. Petula Clark - This Is My Song

April 08, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1967 was Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
2. Sandie Shaw - Puppet On A String
3. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me
4. Harry Secombe - This Is My Song
5. The Monkees - A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You

April 08, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1967 was I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
2. Sam & Dave - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
3. Martha & The Vandellas - Jimmy Mack
4. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
5. The Marvelettes - The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1967 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:10 am and setting at 06:23 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1967

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Someone born on April 08, 1967 is:

58 years 2 months old,

or 698 months and 18 days old,

or 3037 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1967?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 08, 1967.

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