What happened on Thursday July 13, 1967?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1967:

• Newark Race Riots of 1967 Severe racial tensions erupted in Newark, New Jersey, leading to violent civil unrest. The riots resulted in 27 fatalities, significant property damage, and exposed deep-seated racial inequalities in urban American communities during the tumultuous Civil Rights era.
• BBC World Radio Club and First British Colour TV Broadcast The BBC launched its World Radio Club and made history by broadcasting the first color television transmission on BBC 2, marking a significant milestone in British broadcasting technology and media entertainment.
• Death of Tom Simpson during Tour de France British professional cyclist Tom Simpson tragically died during Stage 13 of the Tour de France due to extreme exhaustion and heat stroke, collapsing on the challenging Mont Ventoux climb. His death highlighted the dangerous conditions cyclists faced in professional racing during the 1960s.
• Historic Champ Car Race in Canada Bobby Unser made racing history by winning both races at Mosport, Ontario, Canada. This event was particularly significant as it marked the first Champ Car races ever held outside the United States, expanding the sport's international reach.

Events in 1967

July 13, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 13, 1967

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 1967

July 13, 1967 was a Thursday and it was the 194th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1967 can also be written as 7/13/1967 in the US and as 13/7/1967 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 1967 in July 1967 calendar

Famous people born on July 13, 1967:

• Benny Benassi

  Renowned Italian electronic music producer and DJ, famous for his innovative house and electro house music with the Benassi Bros.

• Tony Massenburg

  Professional American basketball player who played as a forward in the NBA, notably with the Boston Celtics.

• Jane Fraser

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on July 13th

Famous people died on July 13, 1967:

• Tom Simpson

  British professional cyclist who tragically died during the Tour de France in 1967, becoming a significant figure in cycling history.

• Gaetano Lucchese

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on July 13th

July 13, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1967 was Windy by The Association, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. The Association - Windy
2. The Music Explosion - Little Bit O'Soul
3. Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
4. Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)
5. Petula Clark - Don't Sleep In The Subway

July 13, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1967 was A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. The Monkees - Alternate Title
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - There Goes My Everything
5. Vikki Carr - It Must Be Him (Seul Sur Son Etoile)

July 13, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1967 was I Was Made To Love Her by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
2. Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours
3. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
4. Oscar Toney, Jr. - For Your Precious Love
5. Aretha Franklin - Respect

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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July 13, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1967 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 July 13, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 12:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1967.

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Someone born on July 13, 1967 is:

57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 1 day old,

or 3017 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21125 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 1967?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 13, 1967.

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