What happened on Saturday June 17, 1967?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1967:

• China Becomes Fourth Nuclear Power On June 17, 1967, the People's Republic of China successfully tested its first thermonuclear (hydrogen) bomb, marking its entry as the world's fourth nuclear power. This milestone significantly altered the global strategic balance during the Cold War era, demonstrating China's emerging technological and military capabilities.
• Jefferson Airplane's 'Somebody to Love' Peaks On June 17, 1967, Jefferson Airplane's iconic song 'Somebody to Love' reached its peak chart position at number 5, representing a significant moment in the 1960s psychedelic rock movement and the band's musical career.
• Barbra Streisand's Central Park Performance On June 17, 1967, Barbra Streisand performed 'A Happening in Central Park', a notable live concert that showcased her extraordinary vocal talents and helped solidify her status as a premier entertainment icon of the era.
• Record-Breaking Baseball Doubleheader On June 17, 1967, a remarkable baseball doubleheader between the Tigers and Athletics set a record by lasting an extraordinary 9 hours and 15 minutes, testing the endurance of players and fans alike.

Events in 1967

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1967

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1967

June 17, 1967 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1967 can also be written as 6/17/1967 in the US and as 17/6/1967 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1967 in June 1967 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1967:

• Jurgen Klopp

  Legendary football manager who led Liverpool FC to multiple major titles, including the Premier League and Champions League.

• Dorothea Roschmann

  German operatic soprano (duplicate entry).

• Keith Sims

  Professional NFL guard who played for the Miami Dolphins during his career.

• Eric Stefani

  Versatile artist known as the keyboardist and songwriter for the band No Doubt, and a talented cartoon animator.

• Zinho
• Alex Azar
• Sonya Eddy
• Terry Norris
• Priscilla Almodovar

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1967:

• Isotta Gervasi

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1967 was Groovin' by The Young Rascals, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. The Young Rascals - Groovin'
2. Aretha Franklin - Respect
3. The Turtles - She'd Rather Be With Me
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)
5. Jefferson Airplane - Somebody To Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1967 was A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
2. Engelbert Humperdinck - There Goes My Everything
3. The Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden
4. The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
5. The Hollies - Carrie-Anne

June 17, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1967 was Respect by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Respect
2. Otis & Carla - Tramp
3. The Temptations - All I Need
4. The Young Rascals - Groovin'
5. Dionne Warwick - Alfie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1967 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 03:30 pm and setting at 02:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1967

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Someone born on June 17, 1967 is:

57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 27 days old,

or 3021 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21151 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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