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December 8, 1967

December 8, 1967, was a Friday. It was 56 years, 4 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 8, 1967:

  • United States: "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees
  • United Kingdom: "Hello Goodbye" by The Beatles

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 1967

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

  • Daydream Believer - The Monkees
  • The Rain, The Park & Other Things - The Cowsills
  • Incense And Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock
  • To Sir With Love - Lulu
  • I Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick
Play the top songs from 1967
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Gone with the Wind (reissue)

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Gone with the Wind (reissue)" was at the top of the box office on December 8, 1967.

Facts

This date was 20,587 days ago. Approximately 686 months have passed. It was the 342nd day of 1967, in week 49. The decade was the swinging sixties. There were only 23 days left in the year. 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 December 8, 1967

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, December 8, 1967. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The Christmas season of 1967 has begun. In America, the song "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees is at the top of the singles charts, while "Hello Goodbye" by The Beatles is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Gone with the Wind (reissue) 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 Otis Redding, Martin Luther King, Helen Keller, and Robert F. Kennedy would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Bonanza", "Danger Man", "Steptoe and Son", and "Dark Shadows". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Hoppity Hooper", "JOT the Dot", "The King Kong Show", and "The New Adventures of Superman".

Popular toys at the moment include Matchbox toy cars, Operation, Twister mat, and Best of the West (action figures).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 8, 1967.

  • Christmas 1967 has begun.

    Christmas 1967 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 1967 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • 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 December 8, 1967.

  • November 9, 1967: The first "Rolling Stone" magazine is released.
  • November 26, 1967: 462 are killed when floods hit Lisbon in Portugal.
  • November 29, 1967: US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara announces that he will be resigning.
  • November 30, 1967: Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh dies from a sudden illness at the age of 63.
  • December 6, 1967: The first human heart transplant is performed in the United States.
  • This date: December 8, 1967
  • December 10, 1967: American singer Otis Redding dies in a plane crash in Monona, Wisconsin.
  • December 15, 1967: The Beatles release their song "Christmas Time (Is Here Again)".
  • December 17, 1967: Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt goes missing while swimming at Cheviot Beach.
  • December 19, 1967: Country Party leader John McEwen becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 8, 1967, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1967 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 8, 1967 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1967

The following TV shows were popular in December 1967:

TV shows from December 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 December 8, 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

Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
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
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

Were you born on December 8, 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 December 8, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 8.

Sammy Davis, Jr

Sammy Davis, Jr

Entertainer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1925
He turned 42 on this day in 1967.

Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1943
He turned 24 on this day in 1967.

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

Actress
Born on December 8, 1953
She turned 14 on this day in 1967.

Ann Coulter

Ann Coulter

American media pundit
Born on December 8, 1961
She turned 6 on this day in 1967.

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Actress
Born on December 8, 1964
She turned 3 on this day in 1967.

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1966
She turned 1 on this day in 1967.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj

Rapper
Born on December 8, 1982
She was born exactly 15 years after this date.

Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1994
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Reece James

Reece James

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1999
He was born exactly 32 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 8:

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on December 8, 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 December 8, 1967 was most likely conceived around March 17, 1967.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 8, 1967 is close to August 30, 1968.

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Stats for December 8, 1967

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 8, 1967:

  • 20,587 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,941 weeks have passed.
  • 1,778,713,200 seconds have passed since December 8, 1967.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,075,165,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 917,816,011,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 296,452,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 152,969,335 steps. That's roughly 67,986 miles.
  • 21,344,558 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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