What Happened on December 19, 1967

Historical Events

  • Prime Minister of Australia Harold Holt is officially presumed dead (after being swept out to sea swimming two days earlier)

Famous Birthdays

  • Criss Angel [Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos], American magician and illusionist (Criss Angel Mindfreak), born in Hempstead, New York
  • Frankie Lam, Hong Kong actor and TV executive, born in Hong Kong
  • Paul Harding, American musician and writer ("Tinkers" - Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2010), born in Massachusetts

Famous Deaths

  • Alfred Courtens, Belgian sculptor, dies at 78
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About December 19, 1967

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Daydream Believer - The Monkees
  • UK #1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles