Historical Events
- Jimi Hendrix quits as opening act of the Monkees' tour, after playing 7 of a planned 29 shows
- Race riots in Cairo, Illinois
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Pritchard, American NBA guard & basketball executive (Washington Bullets), born in Bloomington, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Ring, American actor (I Wake Up Screaming, The Barber Shop), dies at 74
- Gertrude McCoy, American silent screen actress (Blue Bird), dies at 77
John Coltrane (1926-1967)
American jazz saxophonist & composer ("Blue Train"; "My Favorite Things"; "A Love Supreme"), dies of liver cancer at 40
About July 17, 1967
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Windy - The Association
#1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
