What happened on Saturday August 26, 1967?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1967:

• Thurgood Marshall Becomes First African-American Supreme Court Justice On August 26, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court, marking a historic milestone in American civil rights. As the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Marshall brought unprecedented representation and a profound legal perspective to the nation's highest court, following his distinguished career as a civil rights attorney and federal judge.
• Beatles and Rock Stars Meet Maharishi Mahesh Yogi On August 26, 1967, members of the Beatles, Mick Jagger, and Marianne Faithfull met with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a significant moment in the cultural exploration of Eastern spirituality during the 1960s counterculture movement.
• Dutch Parliament Condemns US Vietnam War Tactics The Dutch 2nd Chamber of Parliament officially demanded that the United States cease bombing operations in North Vietnam, reflecting international criticism of American military strategy during the Vietnam War.
• 28th Venice Film Festival Highlights The 28th Venice Film Festival took place, with Luis Buñuel's groundbreaking film 'Belle de Jour' winning the prestigious Golden Lion award, marking a significant moment in international cinema.
• Dean Chance's No-Hitter for the Twins Dean Chance pitched a remarkable 2-1 no-hitter, leading the Minnesota Twins to a sweep against the Cleveland team on August 26, 1967, showcasing exceptional pitching performance in Major League Baseball.

Events in 1967

August 26, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1967

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1967

August 26, 1967 was a Saturday and it was the 238th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1967 can also be written as 8/26/1967 in the US and as 26/8/1967 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1967 in August 1967 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1967:

• Michael Gove

  Prominent British Conservative politician who served as Secretary of State for Education and played a significant role in UK politics.

• Sasha Djordjevic

  Serbian professional basketball player known for his guard position in international basketball competitions.

• Tom Hollander

  Acclaimed British actor known for roles in films and TV series like 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'The Night Manager'.

• Xavier Niel

  French billionaire entrepreneur and telecommunications mogul, founder of Iliad and influential in the tech industry.

• Oleg Taktarov
• Aleksandar Đorđević

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1967:

• Franz Fichta
• Helen Gwynne-Vaughan

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1967 was Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Bobbie Gentry - Ode To Billie Joe
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday
4. The Doors - Light My Fire
5. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You

August 26, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1967 was San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) by Scott Mckenzie, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Scott Mckenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. Tom Jones - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
4. Dave Davies - Death Of A Clown
5. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her

August 26, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1967 was Baby I Love You by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Cold Sweat - Part 1
3. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Everybody Needs Love
5. Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1967 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 01:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 20, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1967.

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Someone born on August 26, 1967 is:

57 years 8 months old,

or 692 months and 18 days old,

or 3011 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21081 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1967?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 26, 1967.

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