What happened on Wednesday December 20, 1967?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1967:

• US Military Presence in Vietnam On this date, the United States military had 474,300 soldiers deployed in Vietnam, representing the peak of American involvement in the Vietnam War. This significant troop presence underscored the escalating conflict and the war's immense human and geopolitical impact.
• The Graduate Film Premiere The iconic American comedy-drama film 'The Graduate', starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft and directed by Mike Nichols, premiered on December 20, 1967. The film would go on to become a landmark cultural touchstone of the late 1960s, exploring themes of post-college disillusionment and generational conflict.
• Formation of Jethro Tull Rock musicians Ian Anderson and Glenn Cornick formed the influential progressive rock band Jethro Tull in Blackpool, England. The band would become known for their unique blend of rock and folk music, with Anderson's distinctive flute playing setting them apart in the rock music landscape.
• Pennsylvania Railroad Speed Record A Pennsylvania Railroad Budd Metroliner set a remarkable speed record by exceeding 249 kilometers per hour (155 mph) on their New York Division, which is now part of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. This achievement demonstrated significant advancements in rail transportation technology during the late 1960s.

Events in 1967

December 20, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1967

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1967

December 20, 1967 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1967 can also be written as 12/20/1967 in the US and as 20/12/1967 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1967 in December 1967 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1967:

• Criss Angel

  Renowned magician, illusionist, and performer known for his mind-bending magic shows and television specials.

• Wendy Hamilton

  Playboy Playmate of the Month in December 1991, known for her modeling career in the early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1967:

• Arturo Capdevila
• Félicien Courbet

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1967 was Daydream Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. The Monkees - Daydream Believer
2. Gladys Knight & the Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
3. The Beatles - Hello Goodbye
4. Smokey Robinson - I Second That Emotion
5. Union Gap - Woman, Woman

December 20, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1967 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
2. Long John Baldry - Let The Heartaches Begin
3. The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
4. Dave Clark Five - Everybody Knows
5. Donovan - Sunshine Superman

December 20, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1967 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
3. Joe Tex - Skinny Legs And All
4. Wilson Pickett - I'm In Love
5. The Fantastic Johnny C - Boogaloo Down Broadway

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1967 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 December 20, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 10:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jan 15, 1968.

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Someone born on December 20, 1967 is:

57 years 4 months old,

or 688 months and 24 days old,

or 2995 weeks

or 20965 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1967?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 20, 1967.

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