Historical Events
- Anni Pede runs female world record marathon (3:07:26)
- KPAZ TV channel 21 in Phoenix, AZ (IND) begins broadcasting
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Bernie Parmalee, American football running back and coach (Miami Dolphins, NY Jets), born in Jersey City, New Jersey
- Hiroya Oku, Japanese Manga artist (creator of Gantz), born in Fukuoka, Japan
Famous Weddings
Bob Denver
American "Gilligan's Island" actor Bob Denver (32) weds second wife Jean Webber; divorce in 1970
Susan Sarandon
American student and future actress Susan Tomalin (21) weds Geek-American student and actor Chris Sarandon (25), becoming Susan Sarandon; separate in 1975, divorce in 1979, she keeps the name
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About September 16, 1967
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
#1 Song: The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck
