What happened on Monday July 24, 1967?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1967:

• USS Forrestal Fire Tragedy A catastrophic explosion and fire aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Forrestal in the Gulf of Tonkin resulted in 134 fatalities, marking one of the deadliest naval accidents during the Vietnam War era.
• Charles de Gaulle's Controversial Quebec Speech During an official state visit to Canada, French President Charles de Gaulle delivered a provocative speech in Montreal, declaring 'Vive le Québec libre!' (Long live free Quebec!), which was interpreted as direct support for Quebec's independence movement. This statement significantly strained diplomatic relations between France and Canada.
• Caracas Earthquake Disaster A devastating earthquake struck Caracas, Venezuela, causing massive destruction and claiming 240 lives, highlighting the region's geological vulnerability.
• Foundation of Modern Hospice Care Dr. Cicely Saunders established St. Christopher's Hospice in London, pioneering the modern palliative care movement and revolutionizing end-of-life medical treatment and patient care.
• Norway's European Common Market Membership Request Norway formally requested membership in the European Common Market, signaling its interest in closer economic integration with European nations.
• Beatles Marijuana Legalization Petition The Beatles signed a public petition in The Times newspaper advocating for the legalization of marijuana, reflecting the counterculture movement's growing influence.
• Wuhan Uprising Suppression Chinese military forces (army, air force, and fleet) repressed an uprising in Wuhan City, demonstrating the government's strict control over internal dissent.
• Don January Wins PGA Championship Don January secured his only major golf title by winning the PGA Championship at Columbine Country Club in an intense 18-hole playoff against Don Messengale.

Events in 1967

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

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1967

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1967

July 24, 1967 was a Monday and it was the 205th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1967 can also be written as 7/24/1967 in the US and as 24/7/1967 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1967 in July 1967 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1967:

• Philip Seymour Hoffman

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• Nick Nurse

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on July 24th

Famous people died on July 24, 1967:

• Joseph-Léon Cardijn
• Thomas Tien Ken-sin
• Ernestas Galvanauskas

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on July 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1967 was Light My Fire by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. The Doors - Light My Fire
2. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
3. The Association - Windy
4. Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
5. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1967 was A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. The Monkees - Alternate Title
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - There Goes My Everything
5. Vikki Carr - It Must Be Him (Seul Sur Son Etoile)

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1967 was Make Me Yours by Bettye Swann, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours
2. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
3. Bar-Kays - Soul Finger
4. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
5. Ray Charles - Here We Go Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 1967 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 10:02 pm and setting at 09:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Aug 20, 1967.

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Someone born on July 24, 1967 is:

57 years 9 months old,

or 693 months and 20 days old,

or 3016 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21114 days old,

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

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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

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