What Happened on March 16, 1967

Historical Events

  • Pirate Radio Station 333 (Radio Britain) ship breaks down

Famous Birthdays

  • Dan Owens, NFL defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions)
  • John Mangum, NFL safety (Chicago Bears)
  • Lauren Graham, American actress and author (Gilmore Girls, Parenthood), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
Born in 1967

Famous Deaths

  • James Friskin, composer, dies at 80
1967 Highlights

About March 16, 1967

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Penny Lane - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Release Me - Engelbert Humperdinck