Historical Events
- English land and boat racer Donald Campbell is killed while driving jet-powered boat Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water in England trying to beat his own water speed record
Famous Birthdays
- David Toms, American golfer (PGA C'ship 2001, US Senior Open 2018), born in Monroe, Louisiana
- Johnny Nelson, English boxer, born in Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Marina Orsini, Canadian actress, born in Ville-Émard, Montreal
- Michael "Mike" Peterson, American rower (Olympics 1996), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Donald Campbell, English boat and land racer (world land and water records 1964; only person to complete in same year), dies in record attempt at 45
1967 Highlights
About January 4, 1967
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 4 months and 25 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
