Historical Events
- Denny Hulme becomes first New Zealander to win the F1 World Drivers Championship with 3rd place in the Mexican Grand Prix at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez; wins title by 5 points from team leader Jack Brabham
- Ian Brayshaw (W Aus v Vic, Perth) takes all 10 cricket wkts
Sports History
Joe DiMaggio is hired as executive VP of A's by Charlie Finley
1967 History
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Mencia, Honduras-born American comedian
- Rita Guerra, Portuguese singer-songwriter (Eurovision, 2003), born in Lisbon, Portugal
- Ron Tugnutt, Canadian ice hockey goaltender (most saves in regular season non-loss game (70 of 73 shots in 3-3 tie for Quebec Nordiques v Boston Bruins 1991), born in Scarborough, Ontario
- Ulrike Maier, Austrian alpine skier (World C'ship gold Super-G 1989, 91), born in Rauris, Salzburg, Austria (d. 1994)
Famous Weddings
Morgan Freeman
Actor Morgan Freeman (30) weds Jeanette Adair Bradshaw
Famous Deaths
- Cornelis "Kees" Maks, Dutch figurative painter, dies at 91
About October 22, 1967
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: To Sir With Love - Lulu
#1 Song: Massachusetts - Bee Gees
