What Happened on August 13, 1967

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
Born in 1967

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

  • US #1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie