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November 23, 1967 Thanksgiving

November 23, 1967, was a Thursday. It was the 327th day of 1967. The decade was the swinging sixties.

56 years, 4 months, and 5 days have passed since November 23, 1967.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Popular songs

On November 23, 1967, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Incense And Peppermints" by Strawberrry Alarm Clock
  • United Kingdom: "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 23, 1967

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • To Sir With Love - Lulu
  • Soul Man - Sam & Dave
  • Incense And Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock
  • The Rain, The Park & Other Things - The Cowsills
  • It Must Be Him - Vikki Carr
Play the top singles from 1967
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1967. Take a trip back to the days of The The Beatles, The Monkees, The Supremes, Scott McKenzie and The Box Tops.
Gone with the Wind (reissue)

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Gone with the Wind (reissue)".

Facts

Thanksgiving 1967 occurred 20,580 days ago. Approximately 686 months have passed. It was the 327th day of 1967, in week 47. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1968 was just 38 days away. People who were born on November 23, 1967, are now 56 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 229 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to November 23, 1967

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is November 23, 1967, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. In America, families are currently celebrating Thanksgiving.

It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "Incense And Peppermints" by Strawberrry Alarm Clock is at the top of the singles charts, while "Let The Heartaches Begin" by Long John Baldry is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Gone with the Wind (reissue) is at the top of the box office.

Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Danger Man", "I Dream of Jeannie", and "Batman". In fashion, a new "hippie subculture" has emerged, bringing with it laid-back Bohemian styles. Frayed bell-bottom jeans, Jesus sandals, crushed velvet suits, and bright tie-dye t-shirts are all popular items of clothing at the moment.

It's 1967, so radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Procol Harum, The Monkees, The Beatles, The Doors, Lulu and The Association. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Otis Redding, Martin Luther King, Helen Keller, and Robert F. Kennedy would all still be alive. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "Atom Ant", "JOT the Dot", and "Birdman and the Galaxy Trio".

Children are playing with toys such as Matchbox toy cars, Troll doll, the Easy-Bake Oven, and Twister mat.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 23, 1967.

  • The Hippie movement.

    The Hippie movement

    The hippie counterculture reached its peak during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement, which sprung up in opposition to the Vietnam War, was centered around peace, psychedelic music, sexual liberation, bright colors, and drugs such as LSD and marijuana.
  • Lava lamps are all the rage.

    Lava lamps are all the rage

    Sales of lava lamps increased in the late 1960s. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.
  • The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.

    The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity

    The afro hairstyle took off during the 1960s and early 1970s. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.
  • Color TV.

    Color TV

    Although color television was rising in popularity, black-and-white TV sets were still the most popular.
  • The Vietnam War is ongoing.

    The Vietnam War is ongoing

    During 1967, the USA continued to expand its presence in Vietnam. By the end of the year, troop numbers had increased from 385,300 to 485,600. Casualties of US military personnel also nearly doubled during this time frame. As the year wore on, public opinion polls in America showed that the war was becoming unpopular and that people wanted US troops to pull out.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1967?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1967?

    The best NBA players in 1967 were Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1967, the best soccer players were Flórián Albert, Bobby Charlton, Jimmy Johnstone, Franz Beckenbauer, Eusébio, Tommy Gemmell, Gerd Müller, George Best and Igor Chislenko.
  • In the Heat of the Night.

    In the Heat of the Night

    "In the Heat of the Night" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1967.
  • The 5th Dimension - "Up, Up, and Away"

    The 5th Dimension - "Up, Up, and Away"

    "Up, Up, and Away" by The 5th Dimension won a Grammy for 1967's Song of the Year.
  • 1967 in music.

    1967 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1967 were dominated by The Monkees, The Turtles, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra, The Young Rascals, The Association, Lulu, Box Tops, Bobbie Gentry and The Beatles.
  • 1967 in movies.

    1967 in movies

    Movies released in 1967 included The Graduate, The Jungle Book, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Bonnie and Clyde, The Dirty Dozen, Valley of the Dolls, You Only Live Twice, "To Sir, with Love", Thoroughly Modern Millie, Camelot, Cool Hand Luke and Casino Royale.
  • Lyndon B. Johnson.

    Lyndon B. Johnson

    US President Lyndon B. Johnson was named Time Person of the Year in 1967.
  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone

    Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
  • The miniskirt has taken over.

    The miniskirt has taken over

    In the mid-to-late 1960s, the miniskirt became a favored clothing item among women. The skirt countered the conservatism of the 1950s and early 1960s. As a result, many people at the time saw it as a rebellious fashion statement.
  • The Suzy Homemaker.

    The Suzy Homemaker

    A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around November 23, 1967.

  • October 28, 1967: Black Panthers founder Huey Newton is charged with the murder of Oakland police officer John Frey.
  • November 7, 1967: Carl Burton Stokes becomes the first African American mayor of a major US city.
  • November 9, 1967: The first "Rolling Stone" magazine is released.
  • This date: November 23, 1967
  • November 26, 1967: 462 are killed when floods hit Lisbon in Portugal.
  • November 29, 1967: US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara announces that he will be resigning.
  • November 30, 1967: Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh dies from a sudden illness at the age of 63.
  • December 6, 1967: The first human heart transplant is performed in the United States.
  • December 10, 1967: American singer Otis Redding dies in a plane crash in Monona, Wisconsin.
  • December 15, 1967: The Beatles release their song "Christmas Time (Is Here Again)".
  • December 17, 1967: Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt goes missing while swimming at Cheviot Beach.
  • December 19, 1967: Country Party leader John McEwen becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 23, 1967, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1967 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 23, 1967 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in November 1967

In November 1967, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from November 1967.

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Batman
Batman
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1967

1968 saw the introduction of cars such as the AMC Rebel, the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Thunderbird (fifth generation), the Pontiac Firebird, the Citroën Dyane, and the Toyota HiAce.

Cars in 1967.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in November 1967

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Aquaman
Aquaman
The Herculoids
The Herculoids

The Monkees
The Monkees
The New Adventures of Superman
The New Adventures of Superman
The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show
Cool McCool
Cool McCool
Space Ghost
Space Ghost
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series
JOT the Dot
JOT the Dot
Milton the Monster
Milton the Monster
Atom Ant
Atom Ant
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Underdog
Underdog
Hoppity Hooper
Hoppity Hooper
Top Cat
Top Cat
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Lassie
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Toys in 1967

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Battleship (game)
Battleship (game)
Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite
Best of the West (action figures)
Best of the West (action figures)
Twister mat
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Suzy Homemaker
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Operation
Operation
Scalextric
Scalextric
Barrel of Monkeys
Barrel of Monkeys
Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
Army men
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven
Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie

Were you born on November 23, 1967?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1967.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out November 23, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 23.

Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce

US President Deceased
Born on November 23, 1804
He was not alive on this date.

Dominique Dunne

Dominique Dunne

Actress Deceased
Born on November 23, 1959
She turned 8 on this day in 1967.

Kelly Brook

Kelly Brook

Model
Born on November 23, 1979
She was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Snooki

Snooki

Reality TV star
Born on November 23, 1987
She was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

Singer
Born on November 23, 1992
She was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Avani Gregg

Avani Gregg

TikTok user
Born on November 23, 2002
She was born exactly 35 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on November 23:

  • Labor Thanksgiving Day (Japan)
  • Thanksgiving Day (USA)
USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on November 23, 1967.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on November 23, 1967 was most likely conceived around March 2, 1967.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 23, 1967 is close to August 15, 1968.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 23, 1967:

  • 20,580 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,940 weeks have passed.
  • 1,778,112,000 seconds have passed since November 23, 1967.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,074,464,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 917,505,792,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 296,352,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 152,917,632 steps. That's roughly 67,963 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,337,344 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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