1967 facts for kids
Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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Centuries: | 19th century – 20th century – 21st century |
Decades: | 1930s 1940s 1950s – 1960s – 1970s 1980s 1990s |
Years: | 1964 1965 1966 – 1967 – 1968 1969 1970 |
1967 (also written as MCMLXVII in Roman numerals) was a special year that started on a Sunday in the Gregorian calendar. Many interesting things happened around the world during this time.
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Key Events of 1967
- February 2 – The American Basketball Association (ABA) was created, bringing a new league for basketball fans.
- February 15 – The famous band Chicago was formed, starting their long musical journey.
- March 13 – Indira Gandhi became the prime minister of India, a very important leadership role.
- April 28 – The city of Montreal in Canada hosted Expo '67, a big world's fair where countries showed off their achievements.
- May 1 – The famous singer Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu.
- June 5 – June 10 – The Six-Day War took place, a short but intense conflict in the Middle East.
- November 30 – The Pakistan Peoples Party was started by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in Pakistan.
- December 3 – Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful heart transplant, a huge step in medicine.
- The "Summer of Love" happened, a time when many young people gathered in San Francisco, sharing ideas of peace and love.
- The rock bands Blue Öyster Cult and Jethro Tull were formed.
Famous People Born in 1967
Many well-known people were born in 1967, including actors, musicians, and athletes.
- February 10 – Laura Dern, an American actress.
- February 20 – Kurt Cobain, a rock musician.
- March 17 – Debi Derryberry, an American actress known for voice acting.
- June 19 – Mia Sara, an American actress.
- June 20 – Nicole Kidman, an American-Australian actress.
- July 23 – Philip Seymour Hoffman, an American actor.
- October 16 – Davina McCall, an English television presenter.
- October 28 – Julia Roberts, a famous American actress.
- November 7 – David Guetta, a French DJ and music producer.
- November 16 – Lisa Bonet, an American actress.
- November 22 – Boris Becker, a famous tennis player.
- November 28 – Anna Nicole Smith, an American actress.
- December 17 – Gigi D'Agostino, an Italian musician and DJ.
- December 19 – Criss Angel, an American illusionist.
Notable People Who Died in 1967
Some important figures passed away in 1967.
- January 3 – Jack Ruby.
- January 4 – Donald Campbell, who was famous for trying to break speed records on land and water.
- April 19 – Konrad Adenauer, a German statesman and former leader.
- July 8 – Fatima Jinnah, an important Pakistani leader known as the Mother of the Nation.
- October 9 – Che Guevara, a well-known figure.
- December 10 – Otis Redding, a popular American singer.
Nobel Prizes Awarded in 1967
The Nobel Prize is a very important award given to people who have made great discoveries or contributions. In 1967, these prizes were given out:
- Physics – Awarded to Hans Albrecht Bethe, an American physicist.
- Chemistry – Shared by Manfred Eigen, Ronald George Wreyford Norrish, and George Porter.
- Medicine – Shared by Ragnar Granit, Haldan Keffer Hartline, and George Wald.
- Literature – Given to Miguel Angel Asturias, a writer from Guatemala.
- Peace – This prize was not awarded in 1967.
Popular Culture in 1967
Movies Released in 1967
Many classic movies came out in 1967 that are still remembered today:
- Bonnie and Clyde
- The Dirty Dozen
- Fearless Vampire Killers
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
- The Graduate
- To Sir With Love
- In the Heat of the Night
Top Songs of 1967
Music was a big part of 1967, with many songs becoming popular hits:
- All You Need is Love – The Beatles
- Daydream Believer – The Monkees
- Groovin' – The Young Rascals
- Happy Together – The Turtles
- Hello Goodbye – The Beatles
- I'm A Believer – The Monkees
- Incense And Peppermints – Strawberry Alarm Clock
- The Letter – The Box Tops
- Light My Fire – The Doors
- Ode to Billy Joe – Bobbie Gentry
- Ooh Baby – Bo Diddley
- Penny Lane – The Beatles
- Respect – Aretha Franklin
- Ruby Tuesday – The Rolling Stones
- To Sir With Love – Lulu
- Windy – The Association
New Books Published in 1967
Many new books were published in 1967, offering exciting stories and ideas:
- The Arrangement – Elia Kazan
- The Chosen – Chaim Potok
- Christy – Catherine Marshall
- The Confessions of Nat Turner – William Styron
- The Crows of Pearblossom – Aldous Huxley
- Death of a President – William Manchester
- Down These Mean Streets – Piri Thomas
- The Eighth Day – Thornton Wilder
- The Exhibitionist – Henry Sutton
- The Gabriel Hounds – Mary Stewart
- Go to the Widow-Maker – James Jones
- Ice – Anna Kavan
- I Heard the Owl Call My Name – Margaret Craven
- Jerusalem the Golden – Margaret Drabble
- Killing Time – Thomas Berger
- Miramar – Naguib Mahfouz
- One Hundred Years of Solitude – Gabriel García Márquez
- Rosemary's Baby – Ira Levin
- The Silent Cry – Oe Kenzaburo
- Topaz – Leon Uris
- Where Eagles Dare – Alistair MacLean
- Wild Season – Allan W. Eckert
Images for kids
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December 3: Dr. Christiaan Barnard carries out first heart transplant
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Apollo 1 crew
See also
In Spanish: 1967 para niños