Historical Events
Respect
Aretha Franklin releases her single "Respect" (written by Otis Redding); Billboard Song of the Year, 1967
Famous Birthdays
- Curtis Joseph, Canadian NHL goalie (Team Canada, Edmonton Oilers), born in Keswick, Ontario
- Elizabeth "Betsy" McCagg, American rower (Olympic 4th 1992, 96), born in Kirkland, Washington
- Mary McCagg, American rower (Olympic 4th 1992, 96), born in Seattle, Washington
- Master P, [Percy Miller] American rapper, actor and record producer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Rachel Williams, American model (Absolut Vodka, Elle), born in Greenwich Village, New York
Famous Deaths
- Anthony Mann, American film actor and director (El Cid, Winchester '73, The Glenn Miller Story), dies from a heart attack at 60
- J. B. Lenoir, African American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, active in the 1950s, dies from injuries sustained in a car crash at 38
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About April 29, 1967
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 11 months and 27 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
