Famous Birthdays
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, English-American actor (The Mummy Returns), born in Islington, London
- Alfred Gough, American screenwriter and producer, born in Leonardtown, Maryland
- Ant [Anthony Steven Kalloniatis], American comedian, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Layne Staley, American rock singer and guitarist (Alice in Chains - Dirt), born in Kirkland, Washington (d. 2002)
- Ty Burrell, American actor (Modern Family, Evolution), born in Grants Pass, Oregon
- Yukiko Okada, Japanese idol singer, born in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan (d. 1986)
Famous Deaths
- Gregory Pincus, American biologist and inventor (birth control pill), dies at 64
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About August 22, 1967
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
#1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie
