Historical Events
- 21st NBA Championship: Philadelphia 76ers beat SF Warriors, 4 games to 2
Vietnam War
American General William Westmoreland says in a Vietnam War news conference that the enemy has "gained support in the United States that gives him hope that he can win politically that which he cannot win militarily"
Famous Birthdays
- Dino Radja, Croatian basketball player (Boston Celtics), born in Split, Croatia
- Omar Vizquel, Venezuelan shortstop (Seattle Mariners, Indians), born in Caracas
- Patty Schemel, American drummer (Hole, 1992-98), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Frank Overton, American actor (Fail Safe; 12 O'Clock High (TV series, not film)), dies of a heart attack at 49
- Vladimir Komarov, Soviet cosmonaut (Voshkod I, Soyuz 1) and the 1st human to die in a space flight, dies in Soyuz 1 at 40
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About April 24, 1967
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Somethin' Stupid - Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra
#1 Song: Puppet On A String - Sandie Shaw
