Historical Events
Music Concert
1st quadraphonic concert by Pink Floyd at the Games for May concert in London
- 20th Cannes Film Festival: "Blowup" directed by Michelangelo Antonioni wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
Film Release
Columbia Pictures releases "Good Times" a musical comedy western staring Sonny & Cher and George Sanders; Cher's 1st starring role is also the feature debut of director William Friedkin
- H. Rap Brown replaces Stokely Carmichael as chairman of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
- Provo disbands in Neth Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Album Release
Track Records releases "Are You Experienced" album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience - one of the most influential debut albums ever
1967 History
Famous Birthdays
- Cara Coughenour, American pitcher (Colorado Silver Bullets), born in Sioux City, Iowa
- Robert Blackmon, American defensive back (Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks), born in Bay City, Texas
- Warren Rychel, Canadian NHL left wing (Colorado Avalanche), born in Strathroy, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- John Masefield, British writer and poet (Salt-Water Ballads), Poet Laureate (1930-67), dies at 88
- Julius Kalas, Czech composer, dies at 64
About May 12, 1967
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Happening - The Supremes
#1 Song: Silence Is Golden - Tremeloes
