Historical Events
- "Henry, Sweet Henry" closes at Palace Theater NYC after 80 performances
- 1st NBA game at Great Western Forum, LA Lakers beat Houston 147-118
Sports History
AFL Championship, Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland: Oakland Raiders beat Houston Oilers 40-7; George Blanda 4 field goals for Raiders in club's 1st AFL Championship
Event of Interest
Evel Knievel fails in his attempt to jump the Caesar's Palace Fountain, Las Vegas, breaking his pelvis, femur, wrist, hip and both ankles
- NFL Championship, Lambeau Field, Green Bay: Green Bay Packers beat Dallas Cowboys, 21-17; "The Ice Bowl", -13°F
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Daluiso, American NFL placekicker (NY Giants), born in San Diego, California
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Mailey, Australian cricket spin bowler (21 Tests, 99 wickets; 10/66 v Gloucestershire 1921), dies at 81
About December 31, 1967
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
#1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
