Historical Events
- Dr. James Bedford becomes the first person to be cryonically preserved with intent of future resuscitation; remains preserved at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation
Boxing History
Louisville, Kentucky draft board refuses exemption for boxer Muhammad Ali [1]
- NBC revival of Jack Webb's police drama "Dragnet", now broadcast in color, debuts; runs through 1970
Famous Birthdays
- Farrah Forke, American actress (Dweebs; Mr Rhodes; Disclosure; Heat), born in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Marco Boogers, Dutch soccer player (RKC, Sparta, West Ham United), born in Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Ulf Dahlén, Swedish SEL and NHL forward, 1985-2003 (Team Sweden, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, and 5 other teams), born in Östersund, Sweden
- Vendela Kirsebom, Norwegian-Swedish model (Sports Illustrated 1993), born in Stockholm, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Holland Smith, American US Marine Corps general, considered the "father" of modern U.S. amphibious warfare, dies at 84
About January 12, 1967
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm A Believer - The Monkees
#1 Song: Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones
