What happened on Tuesday May 23, 1967?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1967:

• Egypt Blockades Straits of Tiran, Escalating Middle East Tensions On May 23, 1967, Egypt closed the Straits of Tiran and blockaded the port of Eilat at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba to Israeli shipping. This provocative action effectively cut off Israel's southern maritime access and was a critical precursor to the imminent Six Day War, significantly heightening regional military tensions.
• U.S. Diplomatic Intervention in Middle East Crisis President Lyndon B. Johnson made a significant diplomatic statement on May 23, 1967, reaffirming the United States' position that the Gulf of Aqaba was an international waterway. He expressed support for the independence and territorial integrity of regional nations and urged all parties to exercise restraint during the escalating Middle East crisis.

Events in 1967

May 23, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 23, 1967

Newspapers from May. 23, 1967

May 23, 1967 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1967 can also be written as 5/23/1967 in the US and as 23/5/1967 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1967 in May 1967 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1967:

• Phil Selway

  Phil Selway is the drummer of the critically acclaimed rock band Radiohead, known for his precise and innovative percussion style.

• Wotan Wilke Möhring
• Timur Vermes

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1967:

• Rocco Cristiano
• Cino Del Duca
• Santi Galimberti
• Peter Hansen
• Ernst Niekisch
• Giacinto Rovella

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on May 23rd

May 23, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 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 23, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 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 23, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 1967 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:28 pm and setting at 05:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1967

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Someone born on May 23, 1967 is:

57 years 11 months old,

or 695 months and 21 days old,

or 3025 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21176 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1967.

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