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July 12, 1967

July 12, 1967, was a Wednesday. It was the 193rd day of 1967. The decade was the swinging sixties.

56 years, 8 months, and 16 days have passed since July 12, 1967.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on July 12, 1967?

  • A race riot breaks out in Newark, New Jersey.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 12, 1967:

  • United States: "Windy" by The Association
  • United Kingdom: "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procol Harum

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 12, 1967

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

  • Windy - The Association
  • Little Bit O' Soul - The Music Explosion
  • Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
  • San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott McKenzie
  • Don't Sleep In The Subway - Petula Clark
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.
You Only Live Twice

Top movie at the box office

The movie "You Only Live Twice" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 20,714 days ago. Approximately 690 months have passed. It was the 193rd day of 1967, in week 28. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 56 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 230 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to July 12, 1967

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Wednesday, July 12, 1967. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

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 "Windy" by The Association is at the top of the singles charts, while "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procol Harum is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie You Only Live Twice 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 Che Guevara, Otis Redding, Martin Luther King, and Helen Keller would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Danger Man", "Gilligan's Island", "Batman", and "Dark Shadows". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Gumby Show", "Top Cat", and "The New Adventures of Superman".

Popular toys at the moment include Matchbox toy cars, the Easy-Bake Oven, Operation, and Major Matt Mason (action figure).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 12, 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?

Notable events that happened close to July 12, 1967.

  • June 12, 1967: The U.S. Supreme Court declares all state laws prohibiting interracial marriage to be 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.
  • July 4, 1967: The United Kingdom decriminalizes homosexuality.
  • This date: July 12, 1967
  • July 14, 1967: The Bee Gees release their first international album.
  • July 17, 1967: Race riots break out in Cairo, Illinois.
  • July 19, 1967: 79 people die after Piedmont Airlines Flight 22 collides with a small plane over Hendersonville, North Carolina.
  • July 23, 1967: The 1967 Detroit riot begins after police raid an unlicensed drinking club on 12th Street.
  • July 24, 1967: French President Charles de Gaulle causes controversy after he says "Long live free Quebec!" while addressing a crowd in Montreal, Canada.
  • July 29, 1967:
    • Roughly 500 people are killed by a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela.
    • 134 sailors are killed after the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal catches fire off the coast of North Vietnam.
  • August 2, 1967: The mystery drama film "In the Heat of the Night" is released in movie theaters.
  • August 4, 1967: English rock band Pink Floyd release their debut studio album "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn".
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 12, 1967, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • 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 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 12, 1967 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on July 12, 1967

TV audiences were watching the following shows on July 12, 1967:

TV shows from July 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

Kids TV shows on July 12, 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 in 1967:

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 July 12, 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 July 12, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 12.

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

Actor
Born on July 12, 1937
He turned 30 on this day in 1967.

Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

Actor
Born on July 12, 1948
He turned 19 on this day in 1967.

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

Wrestler
Born on July 12, 1977
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez

Actress
Born on July 12, 1978
She was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Topher Grace

Topher Grace

Actor
Born on July 12, 1978
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Gareth Gates

Gareth Gates

Singer
Born on July 12, 1984
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Erik Per Sullivan

Erik Per Sullivan

Actor
Born on July 12, 1991
He was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw

Soccer player
Born on July 12, 1995
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on July 12:

  • Battle of the Boyne (Orangeman's Day)
USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on July 12, 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 July 12, 1967 was most likely conceived around October 19, 1966.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 12, 1967 is close to April 3, 1968.

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Stats for July 12, 1967

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 12, 1967:

  • 20,714 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,959 weeks have passed.
  • 1,789,693,200 seconds have passed since July 12, 1967.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,087,975,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 923,481,691,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 298,282,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 153,913,615 steps. That's roughly 68,406 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,476,318 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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