What happened on Friday February 24, 1967?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1967:

• Boston Strangler Albert DeSalvo Escapes Albert DeSalvo, infamous for confessing to the murders of 13 women known as the 'Boston Strangler', escaped from Bridgewater State Hospital, causing significant public alarm and a manhunt.
• Shanghai People's Commune Dissolved During Cultural Revolution During the height of China's Cultural Revolution, Zhang Chunqiao announced the dissolution of the Shanghai People's Commune, replacing its local government structure with a revolutionary committee. This event symbolized the radical political restructuring happening across China during this tumultuous period.
• Britain Launches Second Polaris Submarine The Royal Navy launched HMS Renown, its second Polaris missile submarine, enhancing Britain's nuclear deterrence capabilities during the Cold War period.
• China Mobilizes Army for Agricultural Support The Chinese government announced it had ordered the military to assist with spring agricultural seeding, demonstrating the comprehensive mobilization of resources during the Cultural Revolution era.

Events in 1967

February 24, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1967

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1967

February 24, 1967 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1967 can also be written as 2/24/1967 in the US and as 24/2/1967 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1967 in February 1967 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1967:

• Brian Schmidt

  Renowned astrophysicist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking research on the accelerating expansion of the...

• Gigi D'Alessio

  Popular Italian singer and Neapolitan songwriter who has sold over 20 million records throughout his successful music career.

• Jean-Charles Gicquel

  French high jumper who set a personal record of 2.35m in Paris and was a four-time French national champion in high jumping.

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1967:

• Franz Waxman

  Renowned Oscar-winning film composer who created memorable scores for classic Hollywood movies like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Bride of...

• Mir Osman Ali Khan

  Last nizam of hyderabad state (b. 1886).

• Hugo van Dalen
• Asif Jah VII Osman Ali Khan
• Emilio Veratti

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1967 was Kind Of A Drag by The Buckinghams, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. The Buckinghams - Kind Of A Drag
2. The Supremes - Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
3. The Rolling Stones - Ruby Tuesday
4. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
5. The Seekers - Georgy Girl

February 24, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1967 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. The Monkees - I'm A Believer
2. Petula Clark - This Is My Song
3. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me
4. Cat Stevens - Matthew And Son
5. The Rolling Stones - Let's Spend The Night Together

February 24, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1967 was Are You Lonely For Me by Freddy Scott, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Freddy Scott - Are You Lonely For Me
2. Cannonball Adderley - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
3. The Marvelettes - The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
4. The Supremes - Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
5. Lowell Fulsom - Tramp

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1967 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:43 pm and setting at 07:25 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1967

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Someone born on February 24, 1967 is:

58 years 2 months old,

or 698 months and 20 days old,

or 3037 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1967?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 24, 1967.

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