What happened on Saturday May 13, 1967?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1967:

• Pre-Six-Day War Tensions Soviet officials falsely reported to Syria and Egypt about Israeli troop movements near the Syrian border. Despite the report being unverified, Egyptian President Nasser responded by deploying substantial military forces into the Sinai Peninsula, escalating regional tensions that would soon lead to the Six-Day War.
• Dr. Zakir Hussain Becomes President of India Dr. Zakir Hussain made history by becoming the third President of India and the first Muslim to hold this prestigious position. He served as President from May 13, 1967, until August 24, 1969, representing a significant moment in India's post-independence political landscape.
• Mickey Mantle's 500th Home Run Milestone New York Yankees legendary player Mickey Mantle achieved a historic baseball milestone by hitting his 500th career home run against Baltimore Orioles pitcher Stu Miller, cementing his status as one of baseball's greatest power hitters.
• Octagonal Boxing Ring Innovation An innovative octagonal boxing ring design was tested to reduce potential corner-related injuries for athletes, marking a significant advancement in boxer safety protocols.

Events in 1967

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

Magazines from May. 13, 1967

Newspapers from May. 13, 1967

May 13, 1967 was a Saturday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1967 can also be written as 5/13/1967 in the US and as 13/5/1967 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1967 in May 1967 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1967:

• Melanie Thornton

  German-American pop singer known for the dance music group La Bouche, who tragically died in a plane crash in 2001.

• Chuck Schuldiner

  Pioneering metal guitarist and founder of the influential death metal band Death, considered the 'Father of Death Metal'.

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on May 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1967 was The Happening by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. The Supremes - The Happening
2. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
3. Nancy Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
4. The Young Rascals - Groovin'
5. The Monkees - A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1967 was Silence Is Golden by The Tremeloes, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. The Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden
2. Sandie Shaw - Puppet On A String
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love
4. Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
5. The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1967 was Jimmy Mack by Martha & The Vandellas, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Martha & The Vandellas - Jimmy Mack
2. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
3. Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
4. Peaches & Herb - Close Your Eyes
5. Aretha Franklin - Respect

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 12:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1967 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1967.

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Someone born on May 13, 1967 is:

58 years and 1 day old,

or 696 months and 1 day old,

or 3026 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21186 days old,

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

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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

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

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