What happened on Tuesday January 17, 1967?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1967:

• Apollo 1 Tragedy: Fatal Spacecraft Fire During a pre-launch test at Cape Kennedy, Florida, a devastating fire erupted inside the Apollo 1 Command Module during a simulated launch sequence. Astronauts Virgil 'Gus' Grissom, Edward White, and Roger B. Chaffee were tragically killed when a spark ignited the pure oxygen environment inside the spacecraft, highlighting critical spacecraft design and safety vulnerabilities in NASA's early space program.
• The Beatles Release Groundbreaking Album The Beatles released 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', a revolutionary album that dramatically transformed popular music. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the album represented a landmark moment in rock music, featuring innovative recording techniques, complex musical arrangements, and a conceptual approach that redefined the potential of popular music albums.

Events in 1967

January 17, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1967

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1967

January 17, 1967 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1967 can also be written as 1/17/1967 in the US and as 17/1/1967 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1967 in January 1967 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1967:

• Song Kang-ho

  Internationally acclaimed South Korean actor, known for his versatile roles in critically acclaimed films like 'Parasite', 'Memories of...

• Filippo Raciti

  Italian police officer who tragically died in the line of duty during a football-related incident in Catania, sparking national discussions...

• Luca Miniero

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1967:

• Evelyn Nesbit

  Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

• Delos W. Lovelace

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on January 17th

January 17, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 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 17th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1967 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:55 am and setting at 11:48 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 17, 1967

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Someone born on January 17, 1967 is:

58 years 3 months old,

or 699 months and 6 days old,

or 3040 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21281 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1967?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 17, 1967.

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