Historical Events
Film Release
"Bonnie and Clyde" crime film directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, is released
- WQLN TV channel 54 in Erie, Pennsylvania (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Amélie Nothomb, Belgian writer (Fear and Trembling), born in Kobe, Japan
- Quinn Cummings, American actress (Annie-Family, Goodbye Girl), born in Los Angeles, California
- Taro Tan, Canadian 65 kg judoka (Olympics 1996), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Tracy Rogers, American NFL linebacker (KC Chiefs), born in Taft, California
Famous Deaths
- Jane Darwell, American actress (The Grapes of Wrath), dies of a heart attack at 87
About August 13, 1967
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
#1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie