What happened on Monday March 20, 1967?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1967:

• Tragic US Air Force Bombing of Lang Vei Village In a devastating friendly fire incident, two U.S. Air Force planes mistakenly bombed the South Vietnamese village of Lang Vei in Quang Tri Province using napalm, resulting in the tragic deaths of 135 civilians, including men, women, and children.
• US-Soviet Nuclear Missile Limitation Talks Announced U.S. President Lyndon Johnson publicly announced that Soviet Prime Minister Alexei Kosygin had agreed to bilateral discussions aimed at limiting offensive and defensive nuclear missile capabilities, a significant diplomatic development during the Cold War.
• Óscar Gestido Becomes President of Uruguay Óscar Gestido was sworn in as President of Uruguay, marking the end of a 15-year period of collegiate government and signaling a potential shift in the nation's political structure.
• The Supremes Release 'The Happening' The legendary Motown group The Supremes released their hit single 'The Happening', contributing to the vibrant pop music scene of the late 1960s.
• PBS Channel Launches in Dayton, Ohio WOET (later renamed WPTD) television channel 16 in Dayton, Ohio began broadcasting as a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station, expanding educational media access in the region.
• British Rail Reopens Isle of Wight Line British Rail completed the electrification and reopening of the remaining railway section from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin on the Isle of Wight, modernizing transportation infrastructure.

Events in 1967

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

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1967

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1967

March 20, 1967 was a Monday and it was the 79th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1967 can also be written as 3/20/1967 in the US and as 20/3/1967 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1967 in March 1967 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1967:

• Xavier Beauvois

  Acclaimed French filmmaker, director, and actor known for critically praised films like 'Of Gods and Men' and 'The Guardians'.

• Mookie Blaylock

  Professional NBA basketball player who played as a guard, primarily for the Atlanta Hawks and New Jersey Nets during the 1990s.

• Marc Warren

  English actor known for roles in television series and films, with notable performances in 'Band of Brothers' and 'Hustle'.

• Jonas Thern

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1967:

• Ludwig von Ficker

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on March 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1967 was Happy Together by The Turtles, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. The Turtles - Happy Together
2. The Mama's & The Papa's - Dedicated To The One I Love
3. The Beatles - Penny Lane
4. Herman's Hermits - There's A Kind Of Hush
5. Johnny Rivers - Baby I Need Your Lovin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1967 was Release Me by Engelbert Humperdinck, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me
2. The Beatles - Penny Lane / Strawberry Fields Forever
3. Vince Hill - Edelweiss
4. Petula Clark - This Is My Song
5. The Hollies - On A Carousel

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1967 was I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
2. The Supremes - Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
3. The Marvelettes - The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
4. Cannonball Adderley - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
5. Sam & Dave - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1967 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 03:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Mar 26, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 1967

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Someone born on March 20, 1967 is:

58 years 1 month old,

or 697 months and 24 days old,

or 3034 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21240 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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

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

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