What happened on Saturday May 20, 1967?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1967:

• Anti-War Demonstration A massive anti-war protest took place with 10,000 demonstrators expressing their opposition to the ongoing Vietnam War, reflecting growing public dissent against U.S. military involvement.
• Air Combat Victory in Vietnam During a significant air battle in Vietnam, Colonel Robin Olds and 1st Lieutenant Stephen B. Croker, flying a McDonnell F-4C Phantom II named 'SCAT XXVII', successfully destroyed two Vietnam People's Air Force MiG-17 fighters using AIM-7 Sparrow radar-guided and AIM-9 Sidewinder heat-seeking missiles.
• Political Party Established in Congo The Popular Movement of the Revolution (MPR) political party was founded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape during the post-colonial era.
• BBC Bans Beatles Song The BBC banned The Beatles' song 'A Day in the Life' due to perceived drug references, highlighting the cultural tensions and censorship challenges of the late 1960s.
• 93rd Preakness Stakes Bill Shoemaker rode Damascus to victory in the 93rd Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:55.2, showcasing exceptional horse racing performance.

Events in 1967

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

Magazines from May. 20, 1967

Newspapers from May. 20, 1967

May 20, 1967 was a Saturday and it was the 140th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1967 can also be written as 5/20/1967 in the US and as 20/5/1967 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1967 in May 1967 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1967:

• Gabriele Muccino

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• Ramzi Yusuf
• Paolo di Grecia

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1967:

• Angelo Barile

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on May 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1967 was Groovin' by The Young Rascals, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. The Young Rascals - Groovin'
2. The Supremes - The Happening
3. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
4. Nancy Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
5. Aretha Franklin - Respect

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1967 was Silence Is Golden by The Tremeloes, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. The Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden
2. Sandie Shaw - Puppet On A String
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love
4. Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
5. The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1967 was Respect by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Aretha Franklin - Respect
2. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
3. Martha & The Vandellas - Jimmy Mack
4. Lou Rawls - Dead End Street Monologue/Dead End Street
5. Peaches & Herb - Close Your Eyes

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:31 pm and setting at 04:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1967 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1967.

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Someone born on May 20, 1967 is:

57 years 11 months old,

or 695 months and 24 days old,

or 3025 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21179 days old,

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

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

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