What happened on Thursday August 31, 1967?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1967:

• Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council Housing Rights March On August 31, 1967, over one hundred members of the Milwaukee Youth Council of the NAACP, led by Father James E. Groppi, conducted a significant civil rights demonstration through Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The march demanded fair housing and equal rights for African Americans. Despite peaceful intentions, the protest encountered substantial resistance, ultimately resulting in police declaring the assembly unlawful and arresting more than fifty participants. This event highlighted the ongoing struggles for racial equality and housing justice during the Civil Rights Movement.
• Billboard Top Song: 'Ode To Billie Joe' On August 31, 1967, Bobbie Gentry's haunting and narrative-driven song 'Ode To Billie Joe' topped the Billboard charts in the United States. The song, known for its mysterious storytelling about a tragic event, became a significant cultural touchstone of the late 1960s, blending elements of folk and country music.
• UK Music Charts: 'The Last Waltz' On August 31, 1967, Engelbert Humperdinck's romantic ballad 'The Last Waltz' held the number one position on the United Kingdom music charts. The song exemplified the popular romantic pop style of the era and solidified Humperdinck's status as a leading musical performer of the time.

Events in 1967

August 31, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1967

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1967

August 31, 1967 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1967 can also be written as 8/31/1967 in the US and as 31/8/1967 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1967 in August 1967 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1967:

• Kenneth Oppel

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• Gene Hoglan

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• Jonathan Cake

  Jonathan Cake is an English actor who has performed in theater, film, and television productions.

• Gerard Love

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1967:

• Ilya Ehrenburg

  Prominent Soviet writer and journalist known for his novels and wartime propaganda.

• Il'ja Grigor'evič Ėrenburg
• Trude Hesterberg
• Michail Prokof'evič Kovalëv

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1967 was Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Bobbie Gentry - Ode To Billie Joe
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Reflections
4. The Doors - Light My Fire
5. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You

August 31, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1967 was The Last Waltz by Engelbert Humperdinck, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Engelbert Humperdinck - The Last Waltz
2. Tom Jones - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
3. Scott Mckenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
4. Keith West - Excerpt From 'A Teenage Opera'
5. The Small Faces - Itchycoo Park

August 31, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1967 was Baby I Love You by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Cold Sweat - Part 1
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Everybody Needs Love
4. The Temptations - You're My Everything
5. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1967 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 01:26 am and setting at 06:17 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 31, 1967 is:

57 years 9 months old,

or 693 months and 6 days old,

or 3014 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21099 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1967.

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