What Happened on July 2, 1967

Historical Events

  • US Open Women's Golf, The Homestead: Catherine Lacoste wins by 2 strokes from Susie Maxwell & Beth Stone (youngest [22], 1st amateur winner)

Famous Birthdays

  • Debee Ashby, English topless model (There's Girl in My Soup), born in Coventry, England

Famous Deaths

  • Boerneef [pen name for Izak Wilhelmus van der Merwe], South African writer (Tweetalige Woordeboek), dies at 70
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About July 2, 1967

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Windy - The Association
  • UK #1 Song: A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum