What happened on Thursday June 08, 1967?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1967:

• USS Liberty Incident The USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy technical research ship, was attacked by Israeli Air Force jet fighter aircraft and Israeli Navy motor torpedo boats while in international waters off the coast of the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War. The deliberate attack killed 34 American crew members and wounded 171, severely damaging the ship. This controversial incident remains a subject of intense historical debate regarding the intentionality and circumstances of the attack.
• UN-Mediated Cease-fire Israel and Syria agreed to a United Nations-mediated cease-fire, marking a significant diplomatic moment during the Six-Day War and helping to de-escalate regional tensions.
• Soviet Diplomatic Break The Soviet Union severed diplomatic relations with Israel, reflecting the geopolitical tensions and Cold War dynamics surrounding the Six-Day War.
• El Arish Massacre During the Six-Day War, Israeli forces conducted a controversial military action in the Sinai peninsula, resulting in the killing of Egyptian soldiers, which raised significant questions about military conduct and war crimes.
• Boston Race Riot A significant racial disturbance erupted in the predominantly African-American Roxbury section of Boston, resulting in 70 injuries, 100 arrests, and millions of dollars in property damage. This event highlighted ongoing racial tensions and social challenges in urban America during the 1960s.
• Danish Royal Wedding Princess Margrethe, heir apparent to the Danish throne, married French count Henri de Laborde de Monpezat in a significant royal ceremony, marking an important personal and diplomatic moment for the Danish royal family.

Events in 1967

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

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1967

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1967

June 08, 1967 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1967 can also be written as 6/8/1967 in the US and as 8/6/1967 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1967 in June 1967 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1967:

• Julianna Margulies

  Emmy Award-winning American actress best known for her roles in 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

• Dave Navarro

  Renowned rock musician, guitarist for Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

• Dan Futterman

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on June 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1967 was Respect by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Respect
2. The Young Rascals - Groovin'
3. The Happenings - I Got Rhythm
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)
5. Paul Revere and the Raiders - Him Or Me - What's It Gonna Be?

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1967 was A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
2. Engelbert Humperdinck - There Goes My Everything
3. The Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden
4. The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
5. The Hollies - Carrie-Anne

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1967 was Respect by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Respect
2. The Temptations - All I Need
3. Otis & Carla - Tramp
4. O.V. Wright - Eight Men, Four Women
5. Dionne Warwick - Alfie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1967 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:20 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1967

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Someone born on June 08, 1967 is:

57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 27 days old,

or 3021 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21151 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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