Historical Events
- Liberia adopts national flag designed and hand-stitched by a committee of seven women chaired by Susannah Elizabeth Lewis; all of the women were born in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Lauriston Thomas, English footballer, born in Lambeth, London
Famous Deaths
- Amanda Randolph, American jazz and blues piano player and singer; stage, radio, and screen actress (The Laytons; Amos 'n Andy - "Ramona"; Danny Thomas Show - "Louise"), and restaurateur, dies of a stroke at 70
Henry J. Kaiser (1882-1967)
American ship builder and industrialist (Liberty Ships, Jeep, Boulder/Hoover Dam; Kaiser Broadcasting), dies at 85
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About August 24, 1967
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
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
