Historical Events
- 1st successful Test flight of a Saturn V
- Debra Dene Barnes (Kansas), 20, crowned 40th Miss America 1968
- Uganda declares independence from Great Britain
Famous Birthdays
- Akshay Kumar, Indian actor, producer, stuntman and TV personality (Rustom, Baby, Hera Pheri), born in Amritsar, Punjab
- B. J. Armstrong, American basketball guard (Charlotte Hornets), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Laurence Tremolet, French cinematographer and actress (Cyclo, Metisse), born in Rodez, France
Famous Deaths
- Helen Flint, actress (Sea Devils), dies after being hit by a car at 69
About September 9, 1967
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
#1 Song: The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck
