Historical Events
- English land and boat racer Donald Campbell is killed while driving jet-powered boat Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water in England trying to beat his own water speed record
Famous Birthdays
David Toms (57 years old)
American golfer (PGA C'ship 2001, US Senior Open 2018), born in Monroe, Louisiana
- Johnny Nelson, English boxer, born in Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Marina Orsini, Canadian actress, born in Ville-Émard, Montreal
Famous Deaths
- Donald Campbell, English boat and land racer (world land speed & water speed records 1964; only person to complete in same year), dies in record attempt at 45
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About January 4, 1967
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm A Believer - The Monkees
#1 Song: Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones
