What Happened on October 31, 1967

Historical Events

  • KIMO TV channel 13 in Anchorage, AK (ABC) begins broadcasting

Event of Interest

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu takes oath of office to become the 1st President of the Second Republic of South Vietnam

  • SF Giants Mike McCormick wins NL Cy Young Award

Famous Birthdays

  • Adam Schlesinger, American rock musician (Fountains Of Wayne) and songwriter ("That Thing You Do"), born in New York City (d. 2020)

Vanilla Ice (56 years old)

American rapper (Ice Ice Baby) and actor (Cool as Ice), born in Miami, Florida


Famous Deaths

  • Jan Mens, Dutch writer (Honor to God Alone), dies at 70
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About October 31, 1967

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 5 months and 25 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: Massachusetts - Bee Gees