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December 12, 1967

December 12, 1967, was a Tuesday. It was the 346th day of 1967. The decade was the swinging sixties.

56 years, 3 months, and 17 days have passed since December 12, 1967.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Top songs

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

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 12, 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
  • I Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick
  • I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gladys Knight And The Pips
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.
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 this day.

Facts

This date was 20,562 days ago. Approximately 685 months have passed. It was the 346th day of 1967, in week 50. The decade was the swinging sixties. The end of 1967 was just 19 days away. People born on this day are currently 56 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 228 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 12, 1967

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Tuesday, December 12, 1967. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 1967 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio.

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. A comedy-drama film called "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" is currently being shown in movie theaters.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Martin Luther King, Helen Keller, Robert F. Kennedy, and Ramon Novarro would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Bonanza", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Gilligan's Island". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "My Three Sons", "Milton the Monster", "Star Trek: The Original Series", and "The King Kong Show".

Popular toys at the moment include Etch A Sketch, Major Matt Mason (action figure), Lite-Brite, and Battleship (game).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 12, 1967.

  • Christmas 1967.

    Christmas 1967

    The Christmas period of 1967 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • 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 December 12, 1967.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 12, 1967.

  • 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.
  • December 10, 1967: American singer Otis Redding dies in a plane crash in Monona, Wisconsin.
  • This date: December 12, 1967
  • 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.
  • January 10, 1968: John Gorton becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 12, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 12, 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 series on December 12, 1967

TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 12, 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 12, 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 December 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 December 12, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Singer Deceased
Born on December 12, 1915
He turned 52 on this day in 1967.

Bob Barker

Bob Barker

Game show host Deceased
Born on December 12, 1923
He turned 44 on this day in 1967.

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Actress
Born on December 12, 1970
She was born exactly 3 years after this date.

Kimberly Loaiza

Kimberly Loaiza

Mexican singer
Born on December 12, 1997
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on December 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 December 12, 1967 was most likely conceived around March 21, 1967.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 12, 1967 is close to September 3, 1968.

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Stats for December 12, 1967

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 12, 1967:

  • 20,562 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,937 weeks have passed.
  • 1,776,556,800 seconds have passed since December 12, 1967.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,072,649,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 916,703,308,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 296,092,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 152,783,885 steps. That's roughly 67,904 miles!
  • Since this date, 21,318,682 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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