What Happened on March 13, 1967

Historical Events

  • Congo sentences ex-premier Moise Tsjombe to death
  • Robert Anderson's "You Know I Can't Hear You ..." premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrés Escobar, Colombian soccer defender (51 caps; World Cup own goal vs US, murdered in aftermath; Atlético Nacional SA), born in Medellín, Colombia (d. 1994)
  • Satu Huotari, Finnish ice hockey defenseman (Finland, Olympics 1998), born in Oulu, Finland

Famous Deaths

  • Sir Frank Worrell, West Indian cricket batsman and captain (51 Tests @ 49.48; 9 x 100s), dies from leukemia at 42
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About March 13, 1967

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Penny Lane - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Release Me - Engelbert Humperdinck