What happened on Monday May 22, 1967?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1967:

• Egypt Closes Straits of Tiran to Israeli Shipping Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser strategically closed the Straits of Tiran to Israeli shipping, effectively blockading Israel's southern port of Eilat and its entire Red Sea coastline. This provocative action was a significant escalation of tensions in the region, directly contributing to the buildup of the Six-Day War.
• L'Innovation Department Store Fire in Brussels A catastrophic fire erupted at the L'Innovation department store in central Brussels, Belgium, resulting in one of the most tragic and deadly commercial building fires in Belgian history. The blaze caused massive loss of life, with 322-323 people killed and approximately 150 injured. The incident highlighted significant fire safety and emergency response deficiencies of the era.
• Mister Rogers' Neighborhood First Episode Airs The inaugural episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, a groundbreaking children's television series, premiered. This show would go on to become the longest-running children's series in U.S. television history, known for its gentle approach to educating and nurturing young viewers.

Events in 1967

May 22, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1967

Newspapers from May. 22, 1967

May 22, 1967 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1967 can also be written as 5/22/1967 in the US and as 22/5/1967 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1967 in May 1967 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1967:

• Mc Eight

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1967:

• Langston Hughes

  Langston Hughes was a pioneering African American poet, novelist, and playwright who played a crucial role in the Harlem Renaissance.

• Charlotte Serber

  American librarian of the manhattan project's los alamos site (b. 1911).

• Aleksej Aleksandrovič Balandin
• Josip Plemelj

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1967 was Groovin' by The Young Rascals, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Young Rascals - Groovin'
2. Aretha Franklin - Respect
3. The Happenings - I Got Rhythm
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)
5. The Supremes - The Happening

May 22, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1967 was Silence Is Golden by The Tremeloes, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

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 22, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1967 was Respect by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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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 22, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1967 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:08 pm and setting at 05:07 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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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1967

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Someone born on May 22, 1967 is:

57 years 11 months old,

or 695 months and 22 days old,

or 3025 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21177 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1967?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 22, 1967.

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