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March 13th, 1967

March 13th, 1967, was a Monday. It was Day 72 of 1967. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.

56 years, 2 months, and 14 days have passed since March 13th, 1967.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Birthdays

Born on March 13th, 1967.

People who were born on this exact date.

Song charts

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 13th, 1967.

  • United States: Penny Lane - The Beatles
  • United Kingdom: Release Me - Engelbert Humperdinck

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 13th, 1967.

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - The Supremes
  • Ruby Tuesday - The Rolling Stones
  • Baby I Need Your Lovin' - Johnny Rivers
  • Kind Of A Drag - The Buckinghams
  • Penny Lane - The Beatles
Play the top singles from the year 1967.
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The Bible: In the Beginning...

Top movie at the box office.

The movie "The Bible: In the Beginning..." was at the top of the box office on this day.

Take me back to March 13th, 1967!

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is March 13th, 1967, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

Spring has started to creep in, and the days are beginning to get longer. In America, the song Penny Lane by The Beatles is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Release Me by Engelbert Humperdinck is the number-one hit song.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Bible: In the Beginning... 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 "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", "I Dream of Jeannie", and "Dark Shadows".

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 Jayne Mansfield, Che Guevara, Otis Redding, and Martin Luther King would all still be alive.

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Lassie", "Heckle and Jeckle", and "Underdog". Children are playing with toys such as Matchbox toy cars, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Major Matt Mason (action figure), and Lite-Brite.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 13th, 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 56 years, 2 months, and 14 days have passed since March 13th, 1967.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 11 of 1967.
  • Leap Year: 1967 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on March 13th, 1967, are now 56 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1967 belong to the Generation X generation.

Personality traits.

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Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 13th, 1967.

  • February 12th, 1967: The home of The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is raided by police in Sussex, England.
  • March 6th, 1967: Stalin's daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva defects to the USA.
  • This date: March 13th, 1967
  • March 17th, 1967: Jimi Hendrix releases the song "Purple Haze".
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 13th, 1967, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: March 13th, 1967 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1967.

Television shows that people were watching in March 1967.

TV shows from March, 1967.

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Gothic soap opera about the psychotic Collins family.

Batman
Batman
Live action television series starring Adam West.

I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Fantasy sitcom starring Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie.

Where the Action Is
Where the Action Is
Music-based variety show.

Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Sitcom about seven people who are shipwrecked on an island.

Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
British sitcom starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell.

The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Comedy TV series about a sheriff in Mayberry, North Carolina.

Danger Man
Danger Man
British television series about a secret agent working for NATO.

Bonanza
Bonanza
American Western series.

Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.

What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Panel game show.

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety 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

Kids' TV shows on March 13th, 1967.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1967.

The Monkees
The Monkees

The New Adventures of Superman
The New Adventures of Superman

The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show

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

Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse

Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo

Lassie
Lassie

Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1967.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1967.

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

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 this date?

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 March 13th, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 13th.

Common

Rapper.
Born on March 13th, 1972
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Danny Masterson

Actor.
Born on March 13th, 1976
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Peaches Geldof

English model. Deceased
Born on March 13th, 1989
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Jack Harlow

Rapper.
Born on March 13th, 1998
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on March 13th, 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 March 13th, 1967 was most likely conceived around June 20th, 1966.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 13th, 1967 is close to December 4th, 1967.

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Stats for March 13th, 1967

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about March 13th, 1967.

  • A total of 20,530 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,932 weeks have passed.
  • 1,773,788,400 seconds have passed since the March 13th, 1967.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,069,419,800 times.
  • Since March 13th, 1967, the Earth has travelled approximately 915,274,814,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 295,631,400 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 152,545,802 steps. That's about 67,798 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,285,461 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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