What happened on Monday January 16, 1967?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1967:

• First Black Government in Bahamas The Progressive Liberal Party, led by Lynden Pindling, installed the first black government in the Bahamas, marking a significant milestone in the country's political history and representing a pivotal moment in post-colonial Caribbean governance.
• First Southern Black Sheriff in 20th Century Lucius Amerson made history by becoming the first African American sheriff in the southern United States during the 20th century, breaking racial barriers in law enforcement and representing a significant advancement in civil rights during the Civil Rights era.
• Death of Robert J. Van De Graaff Robert J. Van De Graaff, renowned US nuclear physicist famous for inventing the Van de Graaff generator used in particle physics research, passed away at the age of 65, leaving behind a significant scientific legacy.

Events in 1967

January 16, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1967

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1967

January 16, 1967 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1967 can also be written as 1/16/1967 in the US and as 16/1/1967 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1967 in January 1967 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1967:

• Maxine Waters

  Prominent U.S.

• Fat Mike

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1967:

• Robert J. Van de Graaff

  Renowned American physicist who invented the Van de Graaff generator, a significant device used in particle physics and scientific research...

• Hugh Beaver
• Ettore Berra
• Marie Majerová

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1967 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
2. The Royal Guardsmen - Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron
3. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
4. Paul Revere & the Raiders - Good Thing
5. The Mamas & The Papas - Words Of Love

January 16, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1967 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
2. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
3. The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
4. The Who - Happy Jack
5. Donovan - Sunshine Superman

January 16, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1967 was Tell It Like It Is by Aaron Neville, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
2. The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
3. Four Tops - Standing In The Shadows Of Love
4. Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness
5. Freddy Scott - Are You Lonely For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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January 16, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1967 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 10:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1967

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Someone born on January 16, 1967 is:

58 years 3 months old,

or 699 months and 28 days old,

or 3043 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21303 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1967?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1967.

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