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October 2, 1967

October 2, 1967, was a Monday. It was the 275th day of 1967. The decade was the swinging sixties.

56 years, 5 months, and 27 days have passed since October 2, 1967.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Music charts

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

  • United States: "The Letter" by The Box Tops
  • United Kingdom: "The Last Waltz" by Engelbert Humperdinck

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 2, 1967

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

  • The Letter - The Box Tops
  • Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
  • Never My Love - The Association
  • Come Back When You Grow Up - Bobby Vee And The Strangers
  • Reflections - Diana Ross & The Supremes
Play the top songs from 1967
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To Sir, with Love

Top movie at the box office

The movie "To Sir, with Love" was at the top of the box office on October 2, 1967.

Facts

This date was 20,633 days ago. Approximately 688 months have passed. It was the 275th day of 1967, in week 40. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 56 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. The Earth has experienced 229 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 2, 1967

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, October 2, 1967. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "The Letter" by The Box Tops is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Last Waltz" by Engelbert Humperdinck is the number-one song in the UK.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie To Sir, with Love 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 "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", "Batman", and "Dark Shadows".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Underdog", "Atom Ant", "JOT the Dot", and "Space Ghost". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Etch A Sketch, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and Battleship (game).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 2, 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 2, 1967.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 2, 1967.

  • September 3, 1967: Dagen H (H-day): Sweden switches from driving on the left-hand side of the road to the right side.
  • September 7, 1967: The first episode of "The Flying Nun" is aired on television.
  • September 10, 1967: Gibraltar votes to remain a part of the United Kingdom.
  • This date: October 2, 1967
  • October 8, 1967: Che Guevara is captured in Bolivia.
  • October 9, 1967: Argentine Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara is executed.
  • October 12, 1967: Baseball: The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Boston Red Sox by 4-3 to win the 1967 World Series.
  • October 18, 1967: Disney releases the animated film "The Jungle Book".
  • October 22, 1967: Golf: The United States wins the 1967 Ryder Cup at the Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.
  • October 28, 1967: Black Panthers founder Huey Newton is charged with the murder of Oakland police officer John Frey.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 2, 1967, will have the star sign Libra.
  • 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 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 2, 1967 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1967

Television shows that people were watching in October 1967:

TV shows from October 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 October 2, 1967

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

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

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 October 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 October 2, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

Activist Deceased
Born on October 2, 1869
He was not alive on this date.

Johnnie Cochran

Johnnie Cochran

American lawyer Deceased
Born on October 2, 1937
He turned 30 on this day in 1967.

Sting

Sting

Singer
Born on October 2, 1951
He turned 16 on this day in 1967.

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Actress
Born on October 2, 1954
She turned 13 on this day in 1967.

Yokozuna

Yokozuna

Wrestler Deceased
Born on October 2, 1966
He turned 1 on this day in 1967.

Proof

Proof

Rapper Deceased
Born on October 2, 1973
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock

British politician
Born on October 2, 1978
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Huda Kattan

Huda Kattan

Makeup artist
Born on October 2, 1983
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on October 2, 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 October 2, 1967 was most likely conceived around January 9, 1967.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 2, 1967 is close to June 24, 1968.

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Stats for October 2, 1967

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 2, 1967:

  • 20,633 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,947 weeks have passed.
  • 1,782,694,800 seconds have passed since October 2, 1967.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,079,810,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 919,870,516,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 297,115,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 153,311,753 steps. That's roughly 68,139 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,392,338 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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