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October 9th, 1967

October 9th, 1967, was a Monday. It was Day 282 of 1967. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.

55 years, 11 months, and 13 days have passed since October 9th, 1967.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on October 9th, 1967?

  • Argentine Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara is executed.
Birthdays

Born on October 9th, 1967.

People who were born on this exact date.

Song charts

Music charts.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 9th, 1967.

  • United States: The Letter - The Box Tops
  • United Kingdom: Massachusetts - The Bee Gees

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 9th, 1967.

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

  • The Letter - The Box Tops
  • Never My Love - The Association
  • Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
  • Come Back When You Grow Up - Bobby Vee And The Strangers
  • Little Ole Man (Uptight-Everything's Alright) - Bill Cosby
Play the top singles from the year 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.
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 9th, 1967.

Take me back to October 9th, 1967!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is October 9th, 1967, and it's a Monday. 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 started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker. Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. There is also a fresh, earthy scent in the air. In America, the song The Letter by The Box Tops is at the top of the singles charts.

Over in the UK, Massachusetts by The Bee Gees is the number-one hit song. 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.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Gunsmoke", "Danger Man", "The Andy Griffith Show", 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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "My Three Sons", "Underdog", "Cool McCool", and "The Herculoids". Children are playing with toys such as Matchbox toy cars, Tonka trucks, Etch A Sketch, and Lite-Brite.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 9th, 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:

  • 55 years, 11 months, and 13 days have passed since October 9th, 1967.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 41 of 1967.
  • Leap Year: 1967 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on October 9th, 1967, are now 55 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1967 belong to the Generation X generation.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 9th, 1967.

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Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 9th, 1967.

  • September 10th, 1967: Gibraltar votes to remain a part of the United Kingdom.
  • October 8th, 1967: Che Guevara is captured in Bolivia.
  • This date: October 9th, 1967
  • October 12th, 1967: Baseball: The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Boston Red Sox by 4-3 to win the 1967 World Series.
  • October 18th, 1967: Disney releases the animated film "The Jungle Book".
  • October 28th, 1967: Black Panthers founder Huey Newton is charged with the murder of Oakland police officer John Frey.
  • November 7th, 1967: Carl Burton Stokes becomes the first African American mayor of a major US city.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 9th, 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 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 9th, 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.

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 October 1967.

TV shows from October, 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.

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 October 9th, 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 on this date 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 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 October 9th, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 9th.

John Lennon

Singer. Deceased
Born on October 9th, 1940
He turned 27 on this day in 1967.

Sharon Osbourne

Television personality.
Born on October 9th, 1952
She turned 15 on this day in 1967.

David Cameron

British Prime Minister.
Born on October 9th, 1966
He turned 1 on this day in 1967.

Yaki Kadafi

Rapper. Deceased
Born on October 9th, 1977
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Nicky Byrne

Westlife.
Born on October 9th, 1978
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Tyler James Williams

Actor.
Born on October 9th, 1992
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

George Kittle

NFL player.
Born on October 9th, 1993
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Bella Hadid

Model.
Born on October 9th, 1996
She was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays.

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 9th of October.

  • Thanksgiving (Canada)
  • Columbus Day (USA)
USA

US President.

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on October 9th, 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 9th, 1967 was most likely conceived around January 16th, 1967.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 9th, 1967 is close to July 1st, 1968.

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Stats for October 9th, 1967

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about October 9th, 1967.

  • 20,437 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,919 weeks have passed.
  • 1,765,756,800 seconds have passed since October 9th, 1967.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,060,049,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 911,130,508,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 294,292,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 151,855,085 steps. That's roughly 67,491 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,189,082 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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