June 2, 1967

June 2, 1967, was a Friday. It was 57 years, 6 months, and 20 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on June 2, 1967:

United States: "Respect" by Aretha Franklin
United Kingdom: "Silence Is Golden" by The Tremeloes

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 2, 1967

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

Groovin' - The Young Rascals
Respect - Aretha Franklin
I Got Rhythm - The Happenings
Release Me (And Let Me Love Again) - Engelbert Humperdinck
The Happening - The Supremes

Play the top songs 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.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Casino Royale" was at the top of the box office on June 2, 1967.

Facts

This date was 21,023 days ago. Approximately 701 months have passed. It was the 153rd day of 1967, in week 22. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 57 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. The Earth has experienced 234 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to June 2, 1967

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, June 2, 1967. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 1967 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Respect" by Aretha Franklin is at the top of the singles charts, while "Silence Is Golden" by The Tremeloes is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Casino Royale is at the top of the box office.

Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Gunsmoke", "Danger Man", "Steptoe and Son", and "Dark Shadows". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Underdog", and "Milton the Monster".

Popular toys at the moment include G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man, Scalextric, Suzy Homemaker, and Best of the West (action figures).

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 2, 1967, will have the star sign Gemini.
Zodiac Element: Air.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1967 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
Native American Zodiac: June 2, 1967 falls under the Deer.
Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 2, 1967.

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
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 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
Although color television was rising in popularity, black-and-white TV sets were still the most popular.
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?
The best NBA players in 1967 were Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson.
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1967.
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
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
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
US President Lyndon B. Johnson was named Time Person of the Year in 1967.
The push-button telephone
Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
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
A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
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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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to June 2, 1967.

May 5, 1967: The Kinks release their song "Waterloo Sunset".
May 8, 1967: American actress Barbara Payton dies of heart and liver failure at the age of 39.
May 10, 1967: The Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards appear in court charged with drug offences.
May 12, 1967: English rock band Procol Harum release their song "A Whiter Shade of Pale".
May 20, 1967: FA Cup Final 1967: Tottenham Hotspur defeat Chelsea 2-1.
May 25, 1967: Football: Celtic win the European Cup when a late 84th minute goal from Thomas Chalmers helps them secure a 2-1 victory over Internazionale.
May 26, 1967: The album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is released by The Beatles.
This date: June 2, 1967
June 4, 1967: Stockport air disaster: 72 people die after a passenger aircraft crashes near the center of Stockport in England.
June 5, 1967:
• Mass murderer Richard Speck is sentenced to death.
• Six-Day War: Israel launches a surprise attack against Egypt in response to its mobilization of forces on the Israeli border.
June 7, 1967: Six-Day War: Israel takes full control of the city of Jerusalem.
June 8, 1967: 34 crew members are killed after Israeli forces mistakenly attack the USS Liberty.
June 9, 1967: Six Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights in Syria.
June 10, 1967: The Six Day War comes to an end after Israel and Syria agree to a ceasefire.
June 11, 1967: A series of race riots begin in Tampa, Florida, after the police kill an African American man whom they suspected of robbing a warehouse.
June 12, 1967: The US Supreme Court declares that all state laws prohibiting interracial marriage are unconstitutional.
June 14, 1967: California legalizes abortion in certain circumstances.
June 16, 1967: The "Summer of Love": The Monterey International Pop Festival begins in Monterey, California.
June 17, 1967:
• China announces that it has successfully tested its first hydrogen bomb.
• The Beatles singer Paul McCartney admits on TV that he took the drug LSD.
June 20, 1967: Boxer Muhammad Ali is found guilty of violating the Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted into the Vietnam War.
June 29, 1967:
• 34-year-old American actress Jayne Mansfield dies in a car accident in New Orleans, Louisiana.
• The Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are sentenced to prison time on drug charges.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 1967

Television shows that people were watching in June 1967:

Dark Shadows

Batman

I Dream of Jeannie

Gilligan's Island

Steptoe and Son

The Andy Griffith Show

Danger Man

Bonanza

Gunsmoke

What's My Line?

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.

Kids TV shows on June 2, 1967

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

The Monkees

The New Adventures of Superman

The King Kong Show

Cool McCool

Space Ghost

Star Trek: The Original Series

JOT the Dot

Milton the Monster

Atom Ant

Thunderbirds

Underdog

Popular toys and games in 1967

Toys and games that were popular in 1967:

Battleship (game)

Lite-Brite

Best of the West (action figures)

Twister mat

Suzy Homemaker

Major Matt Mason (action figure)

Captain Action (action figure)

Operation

Scalextric

Barrel of Monkeys

Motorific (slot car toys)

Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots

Were you born on June 2, 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 June 2, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 2.

Charlie Watts

Drummer Deceased
Born on June 2, 1941
He turned 26 on this day in 1967.

Dennis Haysbert

Actor
Born on June 2, 1954
He turned 13 on this day in 1967.

Wentworth Miller

Actor
Born on June 2, 1972
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

A.J. Styles

Wrestler
Born on June 2, 1977
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Deon Richmond

Actor
Born on June 2, 1978
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Justin Long

Actor
Born on June 2, 1978
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Stevie Ryan

Youtube personality Deceased
Born on June 2, 1984
She was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Sergio Aguero

Argentine soccer player
Born on June 2, 1988
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Shroud

Canadian streamer
Born on June 2, 1994
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on June 2:

Republic Day (Italy)

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on June 2, 1967.

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on June 2, 1967 was most likely conceived around September 9, 1966.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 2, 1967 is close to February 23, 1968.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 2, 1967:

21,023 days have passed since this date.
3,003 weeks have passed.
1,816,390,800 seconds have passed since June 2, 1967.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,119,122,600 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 937,257,652,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 302,731,800 times.
You have taken approximately 156,209,609 steps. That's roughly 69,426 miles.
21,796,690 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 2, 1967

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to June 2, 1967

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

The Hippie movement

Lava lamps are all the rage

The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity

Color TV

The Vietnam War is ongoing

Who were the best NBA players in 1967?

Who were the best football players?

In the Heat of the Night

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

1967 in music

1967 in movies

Lyndon B. Johnson

The push-button telephone

The miniskirt has taken over

The Suzy Homemaker

Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins