Historical Events
- Elmer Bernstein and Carolyn Leigh's musical "How Now, Dow Jones", starring Tony Roberts, and directed by George Abbott, opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, NYC; runs for 220 performances
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding records his song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", co-written and produced by guitarist Steve Cropper at Stax Studios in Memphis Tennessee
- The Beatles' clothing store "Apple Boutique" opens at 94 Baker Street, London
Famous Birthdays
- Tino Martinez, American baseball first baseman (MLB All-Star 1995, 1997; World Series 1996, 98–2000 Seattle Mariners, NY Yankees), born in Tampa, Florida
- Václav Chalupa, Czech rower (Henley Royal Regatta 1989, Olympic silver 1992), born in Jindřichův Hradec, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- House Peters, British silent film actor (This Is the Life; Kansas Territory), dies at 87
About December 7, 1967
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Daydream Believer - The Monkees
#1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
