Historical Events
- American pop-rock group "The Monkees" perform at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens, New York, with psychedelic rock Jimi Hendrix Experience as opening act;
- British rock band "The Who" begin 1st full US tour, appearing at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California, and then going coast-to-coast opening for Herman's Hermits
Music Concert
Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell makes her Newport Folk Festival debut at a songwriters' workshop performance in Newport, Rhode Island
LPGA Championship
LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Pleasant Valley CC: Kathy Whitworth wins by 1 stroke from Shirley Englehorn
- Prison brawl ignites barracks, killing 37 (Jay, Florida)
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Rocancourt, French con artist, born in Honfleur, Calvados, France
- Roger Duffy, American NFL guard and center (NY Jets), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Will Ferrell (56 years old)
American Emmy and Raspberry Award-winning comic actor and writer (SNL, 1995-2002; Anchorman; Elf; Step Brothers), born in Irvine, California
About July 16, 1967
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Windy - The Association
#1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
