What Happened in 1967, Let’s have a look at what made the news in 1967 shall we?
Lyndon B. Johnson is President and Hubert Humphrey is Vice President.
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+++ In the News 1967 * Thurgood Marshall is confirmed as the first African American Supreme Court Justice. * Race riots break out in several U.S. cities. * Muhammad Ali refuses military service. * 10,000 protest the Viet Nam war and racism in Central Park. * The Boston Strangler gets life in prison. * The first person is cryonically preserved. |
+++ Entertainment in 1967 * A Man for All Seasons wins Best Picture Oscar. * Paul Scofield wins Best Actor Oscar. * Elizabeth Taylor wins Best Actress Oscar. * Born Free wins Best Song Oscar. * Record of the Year is Strangers in the Night by Frank Sinatra. * Album of the Year is A Man and His Music by Frank Sinatra. * Elvis marries Priscilla. * The three day Monterey Pop Festival is held. |
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