Famous Birthdays
R. Kelly (56 years old)
American R&B singer-songwriter ("I Wish I Could Fly"), record producer, and convicted sex offender, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Hollis Conway, American athlete (Olympic high jump silver 1988, bronze 1992; World Indoor C'ship gold 1991), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Willie Anderson, American NBA guard (NY Knicks, Olympic bronze 1988), born in Greenville, California
Famous Deaths
- Zbigniew Cybulski, Polish actor (Ashes and Diamonds), dies at 39
1967 Highlights
About January 8, 1967
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 29 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