What happened on Wednesday July 19, 1967?

Here's what happened on July 19, 1967:

• US Lunar Exploration: Explorer 35 Launch NASA launched Explorer 35, a scientific satellite designed to conduct lunar orbit research, contributing to the ongoing space exploration efforts during the height of the Space Race.
• Piedmont Airlines Flight 22 Mid-Air Collision A tragic mid-air collision occurred over Hendersonville, North Carolina, involving a Piedmont Airlines Boeing 727-22 and a twin-engine Cessna 310. The accident resulted in the complete destruction of both aircraft and the loss of all passengers and crew, including John T. McNaughton, a notable advisor to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
• Minneapolis Race Riots A series of racial disturbances erupted in the North Side of Minneapolis during the Aquatennial Parade. The initial incident involved vandalism and fires, which was quickly contained. However, the following day saw escalated violence including 18 fires, 36 arrests, 3 shootings, and approximately two dozen injuries, with property damages estimated at $4.2 million. Two more similar incidents occurred in the subsequent weeks.
• Durham Race Riots Racial tensions erupted in Durham, North Carolina, resulting in civil unrest and social conflict, reflecting the broader societal challenges of the Civil Rights era.
• First Air-Conditioned NYC Subway Car The New York City subway system introduced its first air-conditioned subway car (R-38 model on the F line), marking a significant improvement in passenger comfort during the hot summer months.

Events in 1967

July 19, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 19, 1967

Newspapers from Jul. 19, 1967

July 19, 1967 was a Wednesday and it was the 200th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 19, 1967 can also be written as 7/19/1967 in the US and as 19/7/1967 in UK and Europe.

July 19, 1967 in July 1967 calendar

Famous people born on July 19, 1967:

• Vin Diesel

  Globally renowned Hollywood actor famous for the Fast and Furious franchise and action movies, known for his muscular physique and...

• Robb Flynn

  Lead vocalist and guitarist of the influential heavy metal band Machine Head, known for their aggressive and technical metal sound.

• Christian Bergström
• Wladimir Kaminer

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on July 19th

Famous people died on July 19, 1967:

• John T. McNaughton

  United states assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and an advisor to robert mcnamara (b. 1921).

• Odell Shepard

  American poet and politician, 66th lieutenant governor of connecticut (b. 1884).

• Guido Carlo Visconti di Modrone

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on July 19th

July 19, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 19, 1967 was Windy by The Association, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. The Association - Windy
2. Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
3. The Doors - Light My Fire
4. Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)
5. The Music Explosion - Little Bit O'Soul

July 19, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 19, 1967 was A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. The Monkees - Alternate Title
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - There Goes My Everything
5. Vikki Carr - It Must Be Him (Seul Sur Son Etoile)

July 19, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 19, 1967 was Make Me Yours by Bettye Swann, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours
2. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
3. Bar-Kays - Soul Finger
4. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
5. Ray Charles - Here We Go Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 19th is Cancer.

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July 19, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 19, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 19, 1967 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 19, 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 July 19, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 04:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1967.

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Someone born on July 19, 1967 is:

57 years 9 months old,

or 693 months and 25 days old,

or 3017 weeks

or 21119 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 19, 1967?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 19, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 19, 1967.

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