What Happened on June 18, 1967

Historical Events

Music History

Closing day of the Monterey International Pop Festival, Southern California. First major US appearances of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Otis Redding

  • Houston Astros pitcher Don Wilson no-hits Atlanta Braves, 2-0 at the Astrodome, Houston

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Baltusrol GC: Jack Nicklaus shoots a final round 65 for a new tournament record 275, 4 strokes ahead of Arnold Palmer


1967 History

Famous Deaths

  • Beat Fehr, Swiss racing driver (b. 1942)
  • Giacomo Russo, Italian racing driver (b. 1937)
  • William Tracy, American actor (To the Shores of Tripoli, The Shop Around the Corner), dies at 49

About June 18, 1967

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Groovin' - The Young Rascals
  • UK #1 Song: A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum