What Happened on November 15, 1967

Historical Events

Yastrzemski AL MVP

Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Yastrzemski wins AL MVP

  • The only fatality of the X-15 program occurs during the 191st flight when Air Force test pilot Michael J. Adams loses control of his aircraft descending from 81km, causing its mid air destruction over the Mojave Desert
  • WLTV TV channel 23 in Miami, FL (IND) begins broadcasting
1967 History

Famous Birthdays

  • E-40 [Earl Stevens], American rapper, born in Vallejo, California
  • François Ozon, French film director (8 Women), born in Paris, France
  • Greg Anthony, NBA guard (Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle Supersonics)
  • Gustavo Poyet, Uruguayan footballer
  • Laura Garrone, Italian tennis star
  • Michiyoshi Ohara, wrestler (WAR/NJPW)
Born in 1967

Famous Deaths

  • Alice Lake, American silent screen actress (Frisco Kid, Wicked), dies at 72
  • Michael J. Adams, USAF pilot (X-15), dies in X-15 crash at 37
1967 Highlights

About November 15, 1967

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: To Sir With Love - Lulu
  • UK #1 Song: Baby Now That I've Found You - Foundations