What happened on Tuesday August 15, 1967?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1967:

• Red Guards Seize Soviet Ship in China During the Cultural Revolution, Red Guards in Dairen, China, seized a Soviet cargo ship called the *Svirsk* after its captain allegedly disrespected Chairman Mao Zedong by refusing to accept a welcoming badge with Mao's image. This incident highlights the intense political tensions between the Soviet Union and China during this period.
• René Magritte Dies René Magritte, the renowned Belgian surrealist painter, passes away. Known for his thought-provoking and imaginative artworks that challenged perceptions of reality, Magritte was a key figure in the surrealist movement.
• Pope Paul VI Issues Church Constitution Pope Paul VI publishes the apostolic constitution 'Regimini Ecclesiae Universae', which reorganized the Roman Curia and represented a significant administrative reform within the Catholic Church following the Second Vatican Council.
• UK Marine Offense Bill Targets Pirate Radio The United Kingdom's Marine Broadcasting Offences Act goes into effect, criminalizing offshore pirate radio stations. This legislation marks a significant moment in broadcast regulation, effectively shutting down independent radio stations operating in international waters.

Events in 1967

August 15, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1967

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1967

August 15, 1967 was a Tuesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1967 can also be written as 8/15/1967 in the US and as 15/8/1967 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1967 in August 1967 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1967:

• Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

  Controversial Indian spiritual leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, known for significant legal troubles including sexual abuse and murder...

• Christophe Capelle

  French professional cyclist who won an Olympic gold medal in team pursuit at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, representing France in a prestigious...

• Frédéric Nihous

  French politician who represented the Hunting, Fishing, Nature, and Traditions party.

• Peter Hermann (actor)
• Alan Henning

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1967:

• Rene Magritte

  René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking and witty paintings.

• Sidney Cottle
• Henry Furst
• George Lloyd
• Manuel Prado Ugarteche

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1967 was All You Need Is Love by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
2. The Doors - Light My Fire
3. The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday
4. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
5. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You

August 15, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1967 was San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) by Scott Mckenzie, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Scott Mckenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. Tom Jones - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
4. Dave Davies - Death Of A Clown
5. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her

August 15, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1967 was I Was Made To Love Her by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Cold Sweat - Part 1
3. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You
4. Linda Jones - Hypnotized
5. Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1967 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 05:15 pm and setting at 01:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Aug 20, 1967.

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Someone born on August 15, 1967 is:

57 years 8 months old,

or 692 months and 28 days old,

or 3013 weeks

or 21091 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1967?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 15, 1967.

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