Break On Through
Releases Break On Through as a debut single.
Historical events in 1967
737 historical records
January 196724 historical events
The Doors
Releases the debut album The Doors.
January Storm
Yao Wenyuan supports radical propaganda during the Shanghai January Storm
January Storm
Zhang Chunqiao supports the seizure of power from Shanghai party authorities
January Storm
Wang Hongwen helps organise radical workers during the January Storm in Shanghai
Death of Jack Ruby
Death of Jack Ruby, from a blood clot in the lungs
1st African-American Senator
Elected Senator for Massachusetts, 1st African-American senator
Election
Elected Senator for Massachusetts, 1st African-American senator
Pink Floyd
Two days of recording at Sound Techniques studio in Chelsea with Joe Boyd, the tracks recorded are "Interstellar Overdrive", "Arnold Layne", "Let's Roll Another One" (later to be called "Candy And A Currant Bun") and "Nick's Boogie"
Pink Floyd
Two days of recording at Sound Techniques studio in Chelsea with Joe Boyd, the tracks recorded are "Interstellar Overdrive", "Arnold Layne", "Let's Roll Another One" (later to be called "Candy And A Currant Bun") and "Nick's Boogie"
Ruby Tuesday
The Rolling Stones release Ruby Tuesday as part of their 1967 single output.
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Liberal Party
Institut Laue-Langevin Founded
Helps create the Institut Laue-Langevin to provide an intense European neutron research source.
Institut Laue-Langevin Founded
Helps found the Institut Laue-Langevin as a Franco-German centre for high-flux neutron research.
Between the Buttons
The Rolling Stones release Between the Buttons in Britain.
Knighthood
Knighted on the Quay at Greenwich by Elizabeth II
Outer Space Treaty Signed
The United States signs the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits placing nuclear weapons in orbit or on celestial bodies.
Apollo 1 Fire
Dies with Grissom and Chaffee during the Apollo 1 test.
Apollo 1 Fire
Dies in the Apollo 1 cabin fire during a launch rehearsal.
Apollo 1 Fire
Dies during the Apollo 1 launch pad test.
Nationalisation of Union Miniere
Transfers the major Katangan mining company Union Miniere du Haut-Katanga into Congolese state control.
ANC
The ANC makes an alliance with ZAPU for armed struggle against Rhodesia & South Africa. Agrees an alliance with Rhodesia to help in the armed struggle against the ANC & ZAPU
Alliance ANC and ZAPU for armed struggle
The ANC makes an alliance with ZAPU for armed struggle against Rhodesia & South Africa. Agrees an alliance with Rhodesia to help in the armed struggle against the ANC & ZAPU
Reception of The Prime Minister of Lesotho
Vorster receives the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Chief Leabua Jonathan. Vorster receives the Prime Minister of Lesotho. South Africa & Malawi establish formal diplomatic ties
February 196729 historical events
National Security Council Established
Abolishes the National Defense Council and establishes the National Security Council during the Period of Communist Rebellion.
Shanghai Commune
Wang Hongwen helps proclaim the Shanghai Commune before it is replaced by a revolutionary committee
Visit to London
Kosygin visits Wilson in Britain to discuss the Vietnam War
Kosygin Peace Initiative
Meets Alexei Kosygin during an attempted Vietnam peace initiative
London Vietnam Talks
Discusses possible Vietnam peace moves with Harold Wilson in London
Visit to London
Kosygin visits Wilson in Britain to discuss the Vietnam War
Pink Floyd
Granada's TV documentary on the UFO club and underground scene is broadcast
Pink Floyd
Granada's TV documentary on the UFO club and underground scene is broadcast
Demonstrations
A curfew is imposed in Aden after nationalist riots
Capture of Shanghai
The Red Guard captures Shanghai & uses the Paris commune of 1871 as a model
Siege of Shanghai
The Red Guard captures Shanghai & uses the Paris commune of 1871 as a model
Treaty of Tlatelolco
Guiding force behind the Treaty which bans nuclear weapons from Latin America. 21 nations sign a Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons from Latin America
Election
Congress remains the largest party in the 1967 general election but suffers major losses nationally and in several states.
Penny Lane
Produces Penny Lane, adding bright brass colour to McCartney's Liverpool memory piece.
Strawberry Fields Forever
Produces Strawberry Fields Forever, joining different takes into a landmark psychedelic recording.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
Wilson Joins from Preston
Dave Wilson transferred from Preston North End to Liverpool in February 1967 as the club sought to maintain squad depth.
Birth of Kurt Donald Kobain
Birth of Kurt Donald Kobain
Government
The 18 nation disarmament conference re-opens in Geneva
Death of David Ferrie
David Ferrie died in New Orleans from a ruptured blood vessel at the base of the brain shortly after being named in Jim Garrison's assassination investigation.
Junction City
The U.S. & South Vietnamese forces begin Operation Junction City
Twenty-fifth Amendment
Johnson marked ratification of the Twenty-fifth Amendment, which clarified presidential succession and created a procedure for filling a vacant vice presidency.
Shanghai Revolutionary Committee
Mao favours replacing the Shanghai Commune with a revolutionary committee model
Hughes Begins Long Anfield Career
Emlyn Hughes signed for Liverpool from Blackpool in February 1967, beginning a career in which he would later captain the club to European honours.
EMI Records
Pink Floyd sign to EMI Records before recording their debut album
Seizure of Power
Xie Fuzhi supports radical attacks on existing public security and party structures
Fourth General Election
India holds its fourth general election; Congress retains national power but loses ground across many states.
Perry Russo Located
Garrison's office located Perry Russo after a newspaper article quoted Russo making statements concerning David Ferrie.
Sciambra Interview of Perry Russo
Assistant District Attorney Andrew Sciambra interviewed Perry Russo in Baton Rouge before Russo became the prosecution's principal witness against Shaw.
March 196748 historical events
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Smith begins producing sessions for Pink Floyd's debut album at Abbey Road
President of Uruguay
Becomes President under the restored single-president system of the 1967 Constitution
Bombing of Lang Vei
The U.S. accidentally bombs Lang Vei, 80 civilians are killed
Death of Muhammad Mossadeq
Death of Muhammad Mossadeq
Asylum
Stalin's daughter, Svetlana Alliluyeva, requests asylum at the U.S. Embassy
Russian Emigre Movement
Kerensky participates in russian emigre movement during his political career.
Arnold Layne
Pink Floyd release Arnold Layne as their debut single in the United Kingdom
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd release "Arnold Layne", written by Barrett
Pink Floyd
"Arnold Layne" is released backed by "Candy And A Currant Bun"
Pink Floyd
"Arnold Layne" is released backed by "Candy And A Currant Bun"
The Velvet Underground and Nico
Sings on several tracks on The Velvet Underground and Nico under Andy Warhol’s patronage.
The Velvet Underground and Nico
Releases The Velvet Underground and Nico, later regarded as one of rock music’s most influential albums.
Trial
Sentenced to death by a military court which convicts him in absentia
Four State Witnesses Presented
Louisiana presented four witnesses at Shaw's preliminary hearing as prosecutors attempted to establish probable cause for the assassination conspiracy charge.
Preliminary Hearing Opens
A three-judge state panel began Shaw's preliminary hearing on March 14, 1967, to determine whether probable cause supported the conspiracy charge.
Russo Preliminary Hearing Testimony
At the preliminary hearing, Perry Russo testified that Shaw, Oswald, and Ferrie had participated in a discussion about killing President Kennedy.
Vernon Bundy Preliminary Testimony
Vernon Bundy testified at Shaw's preliminary hearing that he had seen Shaw conversing with Oswald near Lake Pontchartrain.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
Mobilization
Urges expansion of ground operations in Laos & Kampuchea. Requests 200,000 troops, rising to 670,000
Brief Premiership
Takes office briefly before military intervention removes him
Prime Minister Appointed
Appointed Prime Minister after the APC election victory
Military Head Appointed
Seizes power and becomes head of a short-lived military government
Iron and Steel Act
The Iron and Steel Act receives Royal Assent, enabling major steel companies to return to public ownership.
Nationalization
The Iron and Steel Act receives Royal Assent, providing for the renationalization of the British steel industry.
Orleans Parish Grand Jury Indictment
The Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Shaw for conspiracy to murder President Kennedy on March 22, 1967.
First Guerrilla Ambush
Guevara's force ambushes Bolivian troops in the first major armed action of the campaign.
NRC Chairman Appointed
Becomes chairman of the National Reformation Council after Lansana is removed
Bolivian National Liberation Army Announced
The guerrilla movement publicly identifies itself as the National Liberation Army of Bolivia.
ELN Communique Number One
The guerrillas issue their first communiqué describing the opening clash with the Bolivian Army.
Resonant Detector Review
Weber publishes results from two years of resonant-detector operation, reporting that possible gravitational signals could not yet be excluded by the available measurements.
Conference of London
1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Independence of Great Britain
1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Independence of Malta
1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Conference of London
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Independence of Great Britain
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Independence of Malta
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
NRC Chairman Appointed
Becomes chairman of the National Reformation Council military regime
Rolling Stones, The
Jones girlfriend Anita Pallenberg runs off with Richards while Jones is hospitalised, damaging Jones and Richards friendship
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd sign to EMI records with an advance of GBP 5,000
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd sign to EMI records with an advance of GBP 5,000
Rolling Stones, The
Anita Pallenberg, Jones's girlfriend of two years, leaves him for Richards when Jones is hospitalised during a trip the three made to Morocco, further damaging the already strained relations between Jones and Richards, as tensions and.
Rolling Stones, The
Jones's substance use increase, his musical contributions become sporadic, he becomes bored with the guitar and seeks exotic instruments to play, and is increasingly absent from recording sessions.
Rolling Stones, The
Jones girlfriend Anita Pallenberg runs off with Richards while Jones is hospitalised, damaging Jones and Richards friendship
Bank Rate
Bank Rate is reduced to 6 percent as the balance of payments position temporarily improves.
Unemployment
Registered unemployment rises to about 631000 after the previous year's deflationary measures.
President of Indonesia
Appointed President of Indonesia, by the provisional Peoples Consultative Assembly
Death of Albert Lutuli
Deatg of Albert Lutuli, run over by a train
Probable Cause Ruling
The three-judge panel ruled that sufficient evidence had been presented to continue the conspiracy prosecution against Shaw.
April 196721 historical events
Battambang Unrest
Faces rural unrest in Battambang during growing Communist resistance
Beyond Vietnam Speech
Delivers a major speech opposing the Vietnam War at Riverside Church
April Ambush of Bolivian Troops
Guevara's force conducts another successful ambush against Bolivian troops during the early campaign.
Budget
James Callaghan presents a cautious Budget intended to preserve economic stability while sterling remains vulnerable.
Scotland Wembley Victory Over England
Law scored for Scotland as the side beat reigning world champions England 3-2 in a celebrated Wembley international.
Baxter Wembley Ball Control Against England
Baxter's famous possession and technique helped Scotland celebrate a 3-2 win over England in a team whose scorers included Denis Law.
McCalliog Scores Scotland Wembley Winner
McCalliog scored Scotland's third goal as the visitors beat world champions England 3-2 at Wembley in April 1967.
Lennox Wembley Goal With Law
Lennox scored one of Scotland's goals against England as Law and Jim McCalliog also found the net in a memorable Wembley victory.
Death of Toto Prince
Death of Toto Prince
Demonstrations
Over 100,000 in New York & over 50,000 in San Francisco demonstrate against the War
Message to the Tricontinental
Guevara's Message to the Tricontinental is published, calling for wider revolutionary struggle in the developing world.
Separation of Joaquin Detachment
Joaquín's detachment separates from Guevara's main group and the two forces are unable to reunite.
Colonels' Coup
A group of army officers seizes power in Greece, confronting Constantine II with the military regime later known as the Colonels' junta.
Constitution of Greece
Constitutional rule is suspended
Coup
Helps a coup placing Brigadier General Styliano Patakos in power. Constitutional rule is suspended. Arrests George Papanreou & his son Andreas
Pictures of Lily
Release Pictures of Lily.
Regional Diplomacy
Al-Khasawneh participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Expo 67
Opens Expo 67 during Canada centennial year.
Peasant Unionization
Promulgates legislation protecting the organization of agricultural workers.
President of Hungary
Appointed President of the Presidential Council of the Republic
Apollo 204 Review
Serves on the review board investigating the Apollo 1 fire.
May 196726 historical events
Waterloo Sunset
The Kinks release Waterloo Sunset.
Arrest of Brian Jones
Jones is arrested for drug use for the first time
Arrest of Brian Jones
Jones is arrested for drug possession on 10 May 1967, shortly after the "Redlands" incident at Richards Sussex home, authorities find marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine in his flat & he confesses to marijuana use but claims he did not use hard drugs
Rolling Stones, The
Jones is arrested for drug possession on 10 May 1967, shortly after the "Redlands" incident at Richards Sussex home, authorities find marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine in his flat & he confesses to marijuana use but claims he did not use hard drugs
President of India
Zakir Husain becomes the third President of India.
Invasion of Sinai
Nasser orders the United Nations peacekeeping force out of the Sinai
Mobilization
Nasser moves 100,000 men with tanks & artillery guns into the Sinai
Mobilization
Closure of the Tiran Straits
N'Sele Manifesto
The new ruling movement adopts a nationalist programme centred on unity and presidential authority.
Popular Movement of the Revolution
Mobutu establishes the Popular Movement of the Revolution as the regime's political organisation.
Saul Tottenham Cup Final Second Goal
Saul added Tottenham's second goal against Chelsea as Spurs won the 1967 FA Cup with Greaves in their attacking line.
FA Cup Final Victory Over Chelsea
Greaves played as Tottenham beat his former club Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final, earning another major domestic trophy.
Robertson Tottenham Cup Final Opener
Robertson opened the scoring in Tottenham's 2-1 FA Cup final win over Chelsea, with Jimmy Greaves featuring against his former club.
Birth of Crown Prince Pavlos
Pavlos, the eldest son of Constantine II and Anne-Marie, is born in Athens while the monarchy still formally exists.
Are You Experienced
Releases Album, "Axis, Bold as Love". Releases Album, "Are You Experienced"
Axis, Bold as Love
Releases Album, "Axis, Bold as Love". Releases Album, "Are You Experienced"
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Produces Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, one of the most influential albums of the studio era.
Absolutely Free
Releases Absolutely Free with the Mothers of Invention, expanding the group's mixture of satire and complex ensemble writing.
Birth of Paul John Gascoigne
Birth of Paul John Gascoigne
Circumnavigation
Returns from lone circumnavigation of the World
European Cup Winners Cup Decider
Franz Roth scores the extra-time winner against Rangers as Bayern capture the European Cup Winners Cup, their first major continental trophy.
Bank Rate
Bank Rate is reduced to 5.5 percent as the Government cautiously relaxes credit conditions.
European Policy
Continues to argue that British membership of the European Community is strategically important.
Prewar Border Crisis
Tensions intensified along the Syrian-Israeli frontier before the June war, with artillery exchanges and disputes over demilitarized areas contributing to the wider regional crisis.
KGB Leadership under Andropov
The KGB gains renewed political importance after Yuri Andropov becomes its chairman.
Government
Advises Foreign Minister Abba Eban not to make a pre-emptive strike against Egypt
June 196755 historical events
David Bowie
Releases his debut album David Bowie, showing theatrical pop and music hall influences before his later rock breakthrough.
Demonstrations
The organisation known as the Movement 2 June, which would become allied to the RAF, is named after the anti-Shah protest in Berlin. Participates in the seminal Berlin protest where a young pacifist named Benno Ohnesorg is killed. After the protest goes to the local SDS office and screams hysterically, "this fascist state means to kill us all! Violence is the only way to answer violence!"
Movement 2 June
The organisation known as the Movement 2 June, which would become allied to the RAF, is named after the anti-Shah protest in Berlin
Red Army Faction
The organisation known as the Movement 2 June, which would become allied to the RAF, is named after the anti-Shah protest in Berlin
Light My Fire
Releases Light My Fire as a major single.
Closure of Suez Canal
Closes the Suez Canal after the Six-Day War, leaving the waterway blocked for years.
Invasion of Egypt
Israel launches pre-emptive air strikes & ground attacks against Egypt
Resignation and Return
Announces his resignation after defeat, then remains in office following mass demonstrations.
Assault on Tel Faher
Israeli infantry and armored troops attacked the heavily defended Syrian position at Tel Faher, suffering significant casualties before capturing the strongpoint.
Breakthrough at Qala
Israeli units fought through fortified approaches near Qala during the advance onto the plateau, helping open the route into Syrian defensive territory.
Northern Front Opens
Israeli forces opened a major offensive against Syrian positions on the Golan Heights after several days of fighting on other fronts in the Six Day War.
Advance Toward Quneitra
Israeli troops advanced toward Quneitra as Syrian forces withdrew from positions on the Golan Heights during the closing phase of the Six Day War.
June Ceasefire on Syrian Front
A ceasefire brought the June fighting between Israel and Syria to a close after Israel had occupied much of the Golan Heights.
Death of Spencer Tracey
Death of Spencer Tracey
Death of Spencer Tracy
Death of Spencer Tracy
Clemence Recruited as Young Goalkeeper
Ray Clemence joined Liverpool from Scunthorpe United in June 1967, developing into the team’s first-choice goalkeeper in subsequent seasons.
Mobilization
Vance & McNanamara advise against accepting the JCS proposals for further forces
Supreme Court
Nominates Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, leading to the first African American justice.
Invasion of Vietnam
Turns down the Joint Chiefs of Staffs request for more troops
Mariner 5 Launch
Mariner 5 launches to perform a close Venus flyby focused on atmospheric and space-environment measurements.
Klopp Born in Stuttgart
Jürgen Klopp is born in Stuttgart and grows up in the Black Forest before embarking on a professional football and coaching career.
See Emily Play
Pink Floyd release See Emily Play, which becomes a major early British hit
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd release "See Emily Play", written by Barrett
Pink Floyd
"See Emily Play" is released backed by "Scarecrow"
Nuclear Power
China explodes its first hydrogen bomb
Vietnam Study Commissioned
McNamara commissions a secret historical study of United States involvement in Vietnam from 1945 through 1967.
Vietnam Study Leadership Appointments
McNamara appoints John McNaughton, Morton Halperin and Leslie Gelb to lead the Defense Department history project.
Vietnam Study Scope
McNamara directs the task force to examine political and military decision-making across successive administrations.
Monterey Pop Festival
Perform at the Monterey Pop Festival.
Monterey Drum Destruction
Adds stage chaos during The Who's Monterey set.
Monterey Guitar Smash
Smashes his guitar during the Monterey performance.
Birth of Nicole Kidman
Birth of Nicole Kidman
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Death of Li Lisan
Li Lisan dies after persecution during the Cultural Revolution
Introduction of Zaire Currency
The government replaces the Congolese franc with the zaire currency.
Mining Repression
Soldiers kill miners and family members during repression in the Siglo XX mining district.
San Juan Massacre
Government troops attack mining communities during the San Juan Massacre.
Constitution of 1967
A new constitution establishes a highly centralised presidential republic.
Pink Floyd
First appearance on Top Of The Pops to promote "See Emily Play". Syd is immaculate in velvet and satin
Ambush at Florida
Guevara's guerrillas ambush Bolivian Army troops near Florida during the continuing campaign.
Death of Jayne Mansfield
Death of Jayne Mansfield
Aircraft Diversion to Algeria
Is abducted when his aircraft is diverted to Algeria, where he remains detained until his death.
Beatles, The
The Beatles release the album "Sargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Beatles, The
The Beatles release the album "Sargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Arrest of Moise-Kapenda Tshombe
Tshombes plane is hijacked over the Mediterranean & flown to Algeria
Withdrawal from London Gold Pool
France withdraws from active participation in the London Gold Pool, signalling deepening disagreement with collective defence of the 35-dollar gold price.
Monterey International Pop Festival
Apppears at the Monterey International Pop Festival
Monterey Pop Festival
Jones meets Frank Zappa and Dennis Hopper, and goes on stage to introduce the Jimi Hendrix Experience, then unknown in the US One review referred to Jones as "the unofficial king of the festival."
Displacement from the Plateau
The June fighting and its aftermath caused large numbers of Syrian residents to leave the Golan Heights, profoundly changing the population of the occupied territory.
Mount Hermon Positions
Control of high ground around Mount Hermon acquired strategic importance after the June war because observation positions overlooked routes through the Golan and surrounding territory.
New Military Control
Following its victory in the June war, Israel established military administration over territory captured from Syria, while the international community continued to regard the area as occupied.
Middle East Rearmament Policy
Supports renewed Soviet military assistance to Arab allies after the Six-Day War.
Light My Fire
The single "Light My Fire," written by Krieger, hits number one
Light My Fire
The single "Light My Fire," written by Krieger, hits number one
Pentagon Papers
Instead of using existing Defense Department historians, McNamara assigned his close aide and Assistant Secretary of Defense John T. McNaughton to collect the papers. McNaughton died in an air accident one month after work began in June 1967, but the project continued under the direction of Defense Department official Leslie H. Gelb
July 196724 historical events
Taipei Special Municipality
Taipei is elevated to the status of a special municipality under the central government.
President Takes Office
Sanchez Hernandez becomes President of El Salvador
Merger Treaty Takes Effect
The Merger Treaty took effect, creating a single Commission and Council for the three European Communities.
Unified European Communities Institutions
Serves as foreign minister when the Communities begin operating with unified executive institutions.
Merger Treaty Enters into Force
Heads the Italian government when the Merger Treaty creates a single Commission and Council for the Communities.
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Hateley Becomes Major-Cost Liverpool Signing
Centre-forward Tony Hateley transferred from Chelsea to Liverpool in July 1967 for a substantial fee, briefly providing a new focal point in attack.
Occupation of Samaipata
Guevara's guerrillas enter and briefly occupy Samaipata during an operation against government positions.
Death of Vivien Leigh
Death of Vivien Leigh
Wuhan Incident
Wang Li is seized during the Wuhan Incident, exposing the dangers of radical mobilisation
Visit to Quebec
Visits Quebec & announces "Vive le Quebec", celebrating her centennial as a Dominion
Moncada Anniversary Address to Guerrillas
Guevara addresses his guerrilla force on the anniversary of the 1953 Moncada Barracks attack.
Sexual Offences Act
Supports reform partially decriminalising homosexual acts between adult men in private.
Agrarian Reform
Promulgates a stronger agrarian reform law permitting extensive land expropriation.
Nationalization
The British Steel Corporation is formed as major steel companies are brought into public ownership.
Army Intervention
Mao increasingly relies on the People's Liberation Army to restrain factional violence
Purge
Deng Xiaoping is removed from power and attacked as China's number two capitalist roader
House Arrest
Liu Shaoqi is placed under severe confinement as attacks on him escalate
Postwar Defensive Lines
Israeli forces consolidated new positions across the captured plateau and adapted their deployment to the frontier created by the June 1967 ceasefire.
Fatah Reorganization after Six-Day War
Arafat reorganizes Fatah after the Six-Day War and expands guerrilla activity from bases in Jordan toward Israeli-held territory.
3 month diplomacy with North Vietnam leading to a meeting between the
3 month diplomacy with North Vietnam leading to a meeting between the U.S. & Hanoi in 1968
Operation Pennsylvania
3 month diplomacy with North Vietnam leading to a meeting between the U.S. & Hanoi in 1968
Death During Pentagon Papers Project
McNaughton's death during 1967 removes one of the original leaders appointed to organize the Pentagon Papers study.
August 196723 historical events
Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
State Requests Trial Date
Louisiana prosecutors moved on August 1, 1967, to have a trial date selected in the case against Shaw.
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd release their debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd
"The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd release the album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn", largely written by Barrett
Pink Floyd
"The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released
Pink Floyd
"The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released
Islamabad Capital
The government formally establishes Islamabad as Pakistan's federal capital.
Demonstrations
Calls for a campaign of civil disobedience to meet black demands
Pink Floyd
German tour is abandoned when Syd vanishes
Death of Stanley Bruce
Death of Stanley Bruce
Constitution
Promulgates a constitution that preserves presidential dominance.
Bombing of Vietnam
The Stennis Committee defends restricted bombing in North Vietnam. Says only annhilation can break the will of the north Vietnamese
Death of Brian Epstein
Death of Brian Epstein, from an accidental overdose
Death of George Harrison
Death of Brian Epstein, from an accidental overdose, Harrison says , "There is no such thing as death"
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)
Shore declared immediately his belief in state-controlled economic planning, together with the regulation of prices and wages. Appointed Secretary of State for Economic Affairs at the Department of Economic Affairs
Secretary of State for Economic Affairs
Appointed Secretary of State for Economic Affairs at the Department of Economic Affairs
PLA Role
Lin Biao's army gains authority as factional struggles paralyse civilian administration
Foreign Affairs Crisis Management
Intervenes as radical attacks disrupt the Foreign Ministry and China's diplomatic operations.
Steve Peregrin Took
Retains percussionist Steve Peregrin Took and continues Tyrannosaurus Rex as an acoustic duo.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Founds Tyrannosaurus Rex after the first four-piece version breaks up following a single Electric Garden performance.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Steve Took answers an advert in Melody Maker for the electric band that Marc Bolan was forming in response to his departure from Johns Children. Marc Bolan founds Tyrannosaurus Rex, after a solitary performance as a four-piece at the Electric Garden in Covent Garden, the group immediately break up, Bolan retains the services of percussionist Steve Peregrin Took and forms an acoustic duo
September 196721 historical events
Beatles, The
John Lennon writes "I Am the Walrus" while under the influence of LSD. John Lennon anonymously sponsors Yoko Onos Half a Wind Show (subtitled Yoko Plus Me) at London's Lisson Gallery
Beatles, The
John Lennon anonymously sponsors Yoko Onos Half a Wind Show (subtitled Yoko Plus Me) at London's Lisson Gallery
Presidential Election
Elected president of South Vietnam under the new constitution
Vice Presidency
Elected vice president on Nguyen Van Thieu's ticket
Referendum
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain British
Rule of Gibraltar
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain British
Invasion of Vietnam
In a secret memo to Johnson states US status would not be too damaged by withdrawal
Magical Mystery Tour
George Harrison & John Lennon direct a scene in the, "Magical Mystery Tour" film
Magical Mystery Tour
George Harrison & John Lennon direct a scene in the, "Magical Mystery Tour" film
Something Else by The Kinks
The Kinks release Something Else by The Kinks.
HMS Resolution
HMS Resolution is commissioned as Britain's first Polaris ballistic missile submarine
Ed Sullivan Show
Performs Light My Fire on national television.
Sullivan Controversy
Refuses to alter Light My Fire lyrics for television.
Occupation of Alto Seco
Guevara's diminished guerrilla force enters Alto Seco while attempting to evade pursuing Bolivian troops.
Strange Days
Releases the second album Strange Days.
Ambush at Quebrada de Batan
Guevara's guerrilla unit is ambushed by Bolivian Army forces near La Higuera.
Continuance and Venue Request
On September 27, 1967, Shaw requested a continuance or a change of venue because of concerns surrounding the prosecution.
San Antonio Formula
Offers to stop bombing North Vietnam if talks can begin productively
People Are Strange
Releases People Are Strange as a single.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
CIA monitors and responds to Jim Garrison's New Orleans investigation.
CIA Evidence
Helps circulate CIA material defending the Warren Report against criticism during the Garrison investigation.
October 196723 historical events
Death of Robert Allen Zimmerman
Woody Guthrie died on October 3, 1967, and Dylan makes his first live appearance in twenty months at a Guthrie memorial concert held at Carnegie Hall on January 20, 1968
Final Bolivian Diary Entry
Guevara writes the final entry in his Bolivian diary one day before the battle in which he is captured.
Capture of Che Guevara
Prado's unit captures Che Guevara in the Bolivian guerrilla campaign
Death of Clement Richard Attlee
Death of Clement Richard Attlee
Death of Clement Richard Attlee
Death of Clement Attlee
Execution of Che Guevara
Bolivian soldiers execute captured guerrilla leader Che Guevara at La Higuera.
Guerrilla Campaign
Barrientos's government defeats Che Guevara's guerrilla force after his capture and execution.
Execution of Che Guevara
Teran carries out the execution of Che Guevara after his capture
Outer Space Treaty Enters Force
The Outer Space Treaty enters into force, creating binding restrictions on nuclear weapons in outer space.
I Can See for Miles
Release I Can See for Miles.
Jimi Hendrix Experience
Korner interviews the Jimi Hendrix Experience for the BBC radio showTop Gear. Some of these tracks, including audio of Korner himself, appear on the Hendrix double-CD BBC Sessions, including Korner playing slide guitar on "(Im Your) Hoochie Coochie Man"
First Direct Venus Measurements
The achievement marks first direct venus measurements as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Venera 4 Atmospheric Probe
Leads spacecraft design for the first probe returning direct measurements from Venus.
Mariner 5 Venus Flyby
Mariner 5 passes close to Venus and performs radio-occultation and plasma measurements of the planet's environment.
Venus Bow Shock
Mariner 5 observations show that Venus's ionosphere creates a bow shock that deflects the solar wind despite the lack of a strong magnetic field.
March on the Pentagon
Helps organize the antiwar March on the Pentagon
March on the Pentagon
Participates in the March on the Pentagon and later writes about it
Abortion Bill
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
Legislation
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
Reform of Parliament
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
Appointment as Prime Minister
Al-Bakkoush forms a government after the regional crisis following the Arab-Israeli war.
Abortion Act
Supports parliamentary time for abortion law reform during his Home Office tenure.
Succession
Succeeds as the Sultan of Brunei
November 196737 historical events
Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Nur Ahmad Etemadi becomes prime minister after a period of cabinet instability.
Magical Mystery Tour
The "Blue Jay Way" sequence for the "Magical Mystery Tour" is filmed at Ringos place in Weybridge
Intercontinental Cup Playoff Winning Goal
Scores the decisive long-range goal as Racing Club defeat Celtic 1-0 in the Intercontinental Cup playoff.
Curie Birth Centenary
Centenary commemorations honour Marie Curie scientific legacy.
Public Broadcasting Act
Signs the Public Broadcasting Act, creating the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Devaluation
Describes devaluation as an "economic & political catastrophe"
Apollo 4
Oversees the first uncrewed Saturn V test flight.
Mayor
Appointed Mayor of Jerusalem
Rule of Jerusalem
Kollek is appointed Mayor of Jerusalem
Devaluation
Announces the devaluation of sterling, "the unhappiest day of my life"
Apples and Oranges
Pink Floyd release Apples and Oranges as a late Syd Barrett-era single
Sterling Devaluation
Callaghan announces devaluation of sterling from 2.80 to 2.40 United States dollars.
Sterling Devaluation
Britain devalues sterling from 2.80 to 2.40 dollars, intensifying pressure on confidence in the wider Bretton Woods fixed-rate and dollar-gold system.
Devaluation
The pound is devalued by 14 percent from $2.80 to $2.40
Devaluation
The pound sterling is devalued by 14 percent from $2.80 to $2.40
Devaluation
The official exchange rate is reduced from 2.80 dollars to 2.40 dollars for one pound sterling.
Economy of Great Britain
The pound is devalued from $2.80 to $2.40
Sterling Crisis
The Government devalues sterling after continuing pressure on reserves and a serious balance of payments crisis.
Broadcast
Wilson explains devaluation to the public and argues that the domestic value of money has not fallen by the same proportion.
Battle of Dak To
Blunts North Vietnam's penetration into the Southern Highlands
Battle of Dak To
Nov 19-Nov 23, The People's Army, PAVN, is defeated by the US
PAVN
Nov 19-Nov 23, The People's Army, PAVN, is defeated by the US
A Model of Leptons
Publishes A Model of Leptons, giving a compact electroweak gauge theory with spontaneous symmetry breaking and a scalar field.
Higgs Boson
Uses spontaneous symmetry breaking in A Model of Leptons to construct a unified electroweak theory incorporating a Higgs-type scalar field.
Air Quality Act
Signs the Air Quality Act of 1967, expanding federal air-pollution authority.
National Press Club Speech
Tells US audiences that progress is being made in Vietnam
Progress Speech
Tells US audiences that the war is showing progress
Wonderwall
George Harrison begins work on the "Wonderwall" album
Second British Membership Veto
De Gaulle again opposed British membership, delaying enlargement of the European Communities.
First Pulsar Signal
Identifies the first repeating radio signal later recognized as a pulsar and rotating neutron star.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
International Monetary Fund
International financial support of about 1.4 billion pounds is arranged after the devaluation of sterling.
Resignation Announced
Announces he will leave the Defense Department amid doubts about the war
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer following the devaluation of sterling.
Devaluation Aftermath
Becomes Chancellor after sterling devaluation and begins restoring confidence in the economy.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Roy Jenkins becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer with responsibility for stabilising sterling at its new exchange rate.
Love Me Two Times
Releases Love Me Two Times from Strange Days.
December 196720 historical events
Health of Christian Barnard
Performs the 1st heart transplant in Cape Town, his patient lives for 18 days
1st Heart Transplant
Performs the 1st heart transplant in Cape Town, his patient lives for 18 days
President of Uruguay
Assumes the presidency after the death of President Oscar Diego Gestido
Their Satanic Majesties Request
The Rolling Stones release Their Satanic Majesties Request.
Chairman of Council of State
Ceausescu becomes chairman of the Council of State, combining party and state leadership.
Nobel Prize in Medicine
Shares the medicine prize for research on visual processes.
Visual Physiology Recognition
Is recognized for explaining retinal responses to light and color.
Death of Otis Reading
Death of Otis Reading
Health of Jack Ruby
doctors realized he had cancer in his liver, lungs, and brain
Counter-Coup
Constantine II launches an unsuccessful counter-coup against the military junta from northern Greece.
Exile of Constantine II
After the counter-coup fails, Constantine II and his family leave Greece and go into exile in Rome.
The Who Sell Out Album
Release The Who Sell Out.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Signs the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, prohibiting age discrimination against many older workers.
Pink Floyd
"Christmas On Earth Revisited" is staged at Olympia, Syd seems incapable of playing, standing staring at the audience
Appeal against Military Junta
Papandreou calls for international opposition to the Greek military regime.
Release from Detention
The military regime releases Andreas Papandreou following international pressure.
All Along the Watchtower
Releases All Along the Watchtower on John Wesley Harding.
John Wesley Harding
Releases John Wesley Harding.
Dollars Trilogy
The Dollars trilogy reaches American cinemas and makes Eastwood a major star in the United States.
Black Hole Term
Popularises the term black hole for complete gravitational collapse.
Dak To Campaign
Commands US forces involved in the Dak To fighting
Dak To Campaign
Commands communist forces in the Dak To campaign
PDPA
The PDPA splits into two rival factions, the Khalq (Masses) faction headed by Nur Muhammad Taraki and Hafizullah Amin and the Parcham (Banner) faction led by Babrak Karmal
PDPA
The PDPA splits into two rival factions, the Khalq (Masses) faction headed by Nur Muhammad Taraki and Hafizullah Amin and the Parcham (Banner) faction led by Babrak Karmal
Chairman
Elected Chairman of the Socialist Party
Full Professorship
Holds the rank of ordinary professor at the Universite Libre de Bruxelles.
World Champion
World Road Racing Champion
Che Guevara Insurgency
The government uses Bolivian Rangers and United States assistance against Guevara's insurgency.
Santos Begin Another Paulista Crown
Pelé remained the central figure in a Santos attack that returned to the top of São Paulo's state championship.
Songs of Leonard Cohen
Cohens first album, Songs of Leonard Cohen is too dark to be a commercial success but is widely acclaimed by folk music buffs
Broken Arrow
Records Broken Arrow, showing his early interest in fragmented arrangements and studio experimentation.
Buffalo Springfield
Records the debut Buffalo Springfield album, introducing his songwriting to the Los Angeles folk rock scene.
Mr Soul
Writes and records Mr Soul, one of his defining Buffalo Springfield songs.
The Medium is the Message
Publication of "The Medium is the Message"
Static Black Hole Uniqueness
Proves a major uniqueness result showing that static vacuum black holes are described by the Schwarzschild solution under suitable assumptions.
Paula Magazine Journalism
Allende worked as a journalist for the Chilean women's magazine Paula, developing a distinctive public voice.
Creation of CONICYT
Promulgates legislation creating the national scientific and technological research commission CONICYT.
Book Burning
Liu Shaoqi's works are denounced and burned as he is attacked as China's Khrushchev
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Army
Commander of Navy
Appointed Commander of the Navy, a Lin Biao supporter
Central Committee of the Communist Party
Appointed First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia
Foreign Secretary of Denmark
Appointed Foreign Minister of Denmark
Power Transmission Works
Egyptian contractors support transmission infrastructure carrying High Dam electricity northward.
First High Dam Electricity
The power station produces its first electricity during October 1967.
Emergency Law
Maintains emergency law, allowing expanded police powers, censorship and restrictions on political organization.
Rule of Gaza
Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip
Playtime
Directs Playtime, an elaborate modern-city comedy built around Monsieur Hulot.
Le Samourai
Directs Le Samourai.
De Gaulle Vetoes British membership of the EC
De Gaulle Vetoes British membership of the EC
National Assembly
Appointed Correze Dept
National Secretary of PSU
Appointed National Secretary of the PSU
Pierrelatte Enrichment Plant
France develops uranium-enrichment capacity at Pierrelatte.
French Membership of NATO
France bans the stationing of foreign nuclear weapons on French soil. This caused the United States to transfer two hundred military aircraft out of France and return control of the air force bases that had operated in France since 1950 to the French by 1967
French Membership of NATO
France bans the stationing of foreign nuclear weapons on French soil. This caused the United States to transfer two hundred military aircraft out of France and return control of the air force bases that had operated in France since 1950 to the French by 1967
A Degree of Murder
Directs A Degree of Murder.
Professor
Appointed Professor of sociology Konstanz (1966-69)
Society and Democracy in Germany
Publication of "Society and Democracy in Germany"
Liberation from the Affluent Society
Marcuse addressed the Dialectics of Liberation congress in London and challenged the ideology of affluent society.
The End of Utopia Lecture
Marcuse presented lectures later published as The End of Utopia, reconsidering the material possibilities for emancipatory change.
Death of Konrad Adenauer
Death of Konrad Adenauer
A Countess From Hong Kong
Directs, "A Countess From Hong Kong"
The Jungle Book
Sanders voiced the malevolent Shere Khan in the Walt Disney production of The Jungle Book
Billion Dollar Brain
Stars in Billion Dollar Brain
A Man For All Seasons
Play s Guinevere in A Man For All Seasons
CBE
Made a Commander (CBE) of the Order of the British Empire
Casino Royale
Sellers portrays baccarat expert Evelyn Tremble in the James Bond spoof Casino Royale.
The Bobo
Sellers plays struggling Spanish performer Juan Bautista in The Bobo.
Woman Times Seven
Sellers appears as Jean in Vittorio De Sica's anthology comedy Woman Times Seven.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Plays Millie Dillmount in the musical comedy Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
Rolling Stones, The
Oldham departs as manager & producer of the Rolling Stones in late 1967
Procol Harum
Secunda set up the classic Procol Harum record "Whiter Shade of Pale", based on Bachs "Air on a G-String", produced by his partner Denny Cordell, which topped the charts for six weeks
Genesis
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Spice
Lead vocalist for Spice (19671969)
News of the World
Donovan was subject of a drugs expose in the News of the World, a three-part series, Drugs & Pop Stars Facts That Will Shock You
Poor Cow
Donovan contributes two songs to the Ken Loach film, Poor Cow
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Tyrannosaurus Rex, championed by John Peel onto the club and stage circuit and thence into the record shops, released three albums and achieved two top 40 hits. Disc jockey John Peel befriended the band and ferried them to and from gigs in his Mini. Peel later appeared on record with them, reading stories written by Bolan
Come And Play With Me In The Garden
Releases Come And Play With Me In The Garden with Sara Crazy Child.
Desdemona
Writes Desdemona for Johns Children, a single later banned by the BBC over its lyrics.
Hippy Gumbo
Releases Hippy Gumbo during his early solo recording period.
John Peel
John Peel befriends the band, ferries them to gigs in his Mini and later appears on record with them.
John Peel
John Peel champions Tyrannosaurus Rex on radio, helping the duo reach clubs, stages and record buyers.
Johns Children
Joins the protopunk band Johns Children and brings his songwriting into the group.
Midsummers Night Scene
Records Midsummers Night Scene, later known through withdrawn promo and test pressing copies.
Remember Thomas A Beckett
Issues Remember Thomas A Beckett as the B-side to Desdemona.
Steve Peregrin Took
Took adds percussion and unusual instruments that help turn Bolan's music toward an exotic hippy style.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Tyrannosaurus Rex release three albums and achieve two top forty hits during the acoustic period.
Arrest of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Jagger & Richards are arrested & charged with drug possession after a highly publicised raid on Richards country house, during which it was alleged that Marianne Faithfull was found naked except
Genesis
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Street Dada Nihilismus
Forms a Street Theatre group Street Dada Nihilismus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Marc Bolan founds Tyrannosaurus Rex, after a solitary performance as a four-piece at the Electric Garden in Covent Garden, the group immediately break up, Bolan retains the services of percussionist Steve Peregrin Took and forms an acoustic duo.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Steve Took answers an advert in Melody Maker for the electric band that Marc Bolan was forming in response to his departure from John's Children.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Together with Bolan, Took formed an economy version of the old band, busking in subways on acoustic guitar and bongos
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Took provided bongos, African drums, kazoo, pixiphone, and Chinese gong, Took's arrangements were instrumental in transforming Bolan's music from the straightforward rock and roll it had once been into an exotic hippy brew.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Tyrannosaurus Rex, championed by John Peel onto the club and stage circuit and thence into the record shops, released three albums and achieved two top 40 hits.
Genesis
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Tyrannosaurus Rex
John Peel champions Tyrannosaurus Rex on radio and in the underground music scene, helping the duo gain an audience.
Rare Breed
Butler forms his first band, Rare Breed, with schoolmate John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of 1967.
Polka Tulk Blues Band
Forms Polka Tulk Blues Band, an early stage of the group that becomes Black Sabbath.
Rare Breed
Butler forms his first band, Rare Breed, with schoolmate John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of 1967
Chicken Shack
Founder Member of Chicken Shack
Family
Founder Member of Family
Family
Founder Member of Family
Family
Founder Member of Family
Family
Founder Member of Family
Family
Founder Member of Family
Fleetwood Mac
Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac
Genesis
Co-founds Genesis and shapes the early twelve-string guitar sound.
Genesis
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Genesis
Joins the first Genesis line-up as drummer during the band's school-era formation.
Genesis
The name of the band is suggested by fellow Charterhouse School alumnus, the pop music impresario Jonathan King who produced their first album From Genesis to Revelation
Genesis
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Genesis
Co-founds Genesis and remains central to the band as bassist, guitarist and songwriter.
Genesis
Co-founds Genesis with fellow Charterhouse pupils as the group begins writing original songs.
Genesis
Founder Member of Genesis
Genesis
Co-founds Genesis and becomes the band's longest-serving keyboard player and composer.
Genesis
Founder Member of Genesis
Hawkwind
Travels around Europe picking up menial jobs, and it was during a stint as a roustabout in a travelling music circus in 1967 that he made the acquaintance of Dave Brock in Haarlem, Netherlands
Jeff Beck Group
Jeff Beck forms a new band called The Jeff Beck Group, which features him on lead guitar, Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Micky Waller on drums
Jeff Beck Group
Jeff Beck forms a new band called The Jeff Beck Group, which features him on lead guitar, Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Micky Waller on drums
Jeff Beck Group
Jeff Beck forms a new band called The Jeff Beck Group, which features him on lead guitar, Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Micky Waller on drums
Jeff Beck Group
Joins the Jeff Beck Group and gains wider attention as a powerful blues-rock vocalist.
Jeff Beck Group
Jeff Beck forms a new band called The Jeff Beck Group, which features him on lead guitar, Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Micky Waller on drums
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Arrest of Brian Jones
Brian Jones is arrested for the possession of cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine, he escapes with a fine and probation, but is told he has to seek professional help
Rolling Stones, The
"We Love You" is released, a thank you for loyalty shown by their fans during their drug trials, seen as a barbed attack on their perceived persecutors: the News of the World, the Metropolitan Police
Rolling Stones, The
Anita Pallenberg, Jones's girlfriend of two years, leaves him for Richards when Jones is hospitalised during a trip the three made to Morocco, further damaging the already strained relations between Jones and Richards, as tensions and Jones's substance use increase, his musical contributions become sporadic,
Rolling Stones, The
Clips in the promotional film for "We Love You" show Jones slumped and barely able to keep his eyes open, most likely due to the effects of Mandrax (quaalude)
Rolling Stones, The
Jones girlfriend Anita Pallenberg runs off with Richards while Jones is hospitalised, damaging Jones and Richards friendship.
Rolling Stones, The
The 1967 albums Between the Buttons and Their Satanic Majesties Request showcase Jones multi-instrumental talents throughout.
Rolling Stones, The
he becomes bored with the guitar and seeks exotic instruments to play, and is increasingly absent from recording sessions.
Rolling Stones, The
"We Love You" is released, a thank you for loyalty shown by their fans during their drug trials, seen as a barbed attack on their perceived persecutors: the News of the World, the Metropolitan Police.
Rolling Stones, The
A new psychedelic album, which Jagger envisions as the groups equivalent of the Beatles Sgt.
Rolling Stones, The
Jones girlfriend Anita Pallenberg runs off with Richards while Jones is hospitalised, damaging Jones and Richards friendship.
Rolling Stones, The
Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, eventually be released as Their Satanic Majesties Request, during a threat of imprisonment.
Arrest of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Jagger & Richards are arrested & charged with drug possession after a highly publicised raid on Richards country house, during which it was alleged that Marianne Faithfull was found naked except
Rolling Stones, The
"We Love You" is released, a thank you for loyalty shown by their fans during their drug trials, seen as a barbed attack on their perceived persecutors: the News of the World, the Metropolitan Police. A new psychedelic album, which Jagger envisions as the groups equivalent of the Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, eventually be released as Their Satanic Majesties Request, during a threat of imprisonment
Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Traffic
Founder Member of Traffic
Traffic
Founder Member of Traffic
Traffic
Founder Member of Traffic
Traffic
Founder Member of Traffic
Mabel Greer's Toyshop
Plays guitar in Mabel Greer's Toyshop before joining the first Yes line-up.
Rare Breed
Osbourne sings with Rare Breed alongside Geezer Butler before Black Sabbath develops.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Marc Bolan forms Tyrannosaurus Rex after leaving John's Children, turning toward acoustic psychedelic folk with Steve Peregrin Took.
I Can See for Miles
The Who reach the U.S. top ten with I Can See for Miles.
Rael
The Who Sell Out includes the mini-opera Rael.
The Who Sell Out
The Who release The Who Sell Out, a concept album styled as an offshore radio broadcast.
Tommy
Rael includes musical ideas later developed for Tommy.
Genesis
Discovers Genesis after hearing their school recordings and helps secure their first record deal.
Move to London
Moves to London after working with producer Denny Cordell, entering the British rock recording scene.
A Day in the Life
Helps shape A Day in the Life with orchestral crescendos and controlled studio experimentation.
Magical Mystery Tour
Produces Magical Mystery Tour recordings as the Beatles continue psychedelic film and studio experiments.
I Can See for Miles
The Who reach the U.S. top ten with I Can See for Miles.
Publication of Exchange Rates and Liquidity
Publishes Exchange Rates and Liquidity through the Institute of Economic Affairs.
Minister Without Portfolio
Appointed Minister without Portfolio
Budget Policy
The 1967 Budget under James Callaghan sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
James Callaghan presents the 1967 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Austerity Programme
Begins preparing an austerity programme to address Britain's post-devaluation financial crisis.
Election
Healey cuts defence expenditure, including the carrier HMS Centaur and the reconstructed HMS Victorious.
State of Emergency
Adivises Wilson to declare an emergency after rising oil prices & pressure on sterling
Civilised Society Programme
Links liberal social reform with his objective of building a more civilised society.
Criminal Justice Act
Oversees major criminal justice reforms affecting sentencing and jury verdicts.
Majority Verdicts
Introduces majority verdicts in jury trials through criminal justice legislation.
Suspended Sentences
Introduces suspended sentences as part of the government's criminal justice reforms.
Government Timetable
Manages a crowded legislative programme and frequently imposes timetables on government bills.
Parliamentary Reform
Pursues reforms intended to improve parliamentary procedure and the organisation of Commons business.
Marriage
Marries Neil Kinnock
Marriage
Marries Glenys Kinnock
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: The first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment
During Harold Wilson's government, the first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
Abortion Act
Abortion Act 1967 legalises abortion in specified medical circumstances
Britain cancels the F111A order from the USA
Britain cancels the F111A order from the USA
Budget
The Government publishes a White Paper to make defence cuts east of Suez
Cabinet
Wilson takes over the DEA & Shore appointed Secretary of State
Commission
Appoints a Parliamentary Committee of 10 to give the Government a more direction
Consumer Credit
Credit restrictions on consumer durable purchases are eased to prevent economic activity from weakening too sharply.
Criminal Law Act
Criminal Law Act 1967 abolishes the distinction between felonies and misdemeanours
Leasehold Reform Act
Leasehold Reform Act 1967 gives many long leasehold house tenants rights to buy the freehold
Road Safety Act
Road Safety Act 1967 introduces the breathalyser and drink driving controls
Sexual Offences Act
Sexual Offences Act 1967 partially decriminalises homosexual acts between men in private in England and Wales
Aden Evacuation
Healey oversees military planning for Britain’s withdrawal from Aden amid worsening violence.
Aden Withdrawal
Healey oversees defence planning as Britain prepares to leave Aden.
F-111A Debate
Healey defends the proposed purchase of American F-111A aircraft before the order is later cancelled.
F-111A
Healey faces cancellation of the planned F-111A purchase from the United States.
F111A order from the USA is cancelled, Healey is opposed
The F111A order from the USA is cancelled, Healey is opposed but is overruled by Wilson.
HMS Centaur
Healey approves the withdrawal of HMS Centaur as carrier forces are reduced.
HMS Victorious
Healey decides against an expensive reconstruction of HMS Victorious after a serious fire.
Secretary of State for Education and Science
Appointed Secretary of State for Education and Science
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Budget
Sterling is strong, trade in surplus & the bank rate down to 6%. Callaghan announces a cautious budget
Economy of Great Britain
Sterling is strong, trade in surplus & the bank rate down to 6%
Minister of State
Appointed Minister of State for Defence
Hospital Service Coordination
The Ministry promotes closer coordination of hospital services as specialist medicine expands and regional planning becomes increasingly important to efficient NHS provision.
Rhesus Disease Prevention
NHS clinical research helps establish effective prevention of rhesus haemolytic disease, reducing severe illness, disability and death among affected newborn babies.
Education
Traditionally, the heir to the throne would go straight into the military after finishing school, however, in a break with tradition, Charles attends university at Trinity College, Cambridge
Launch
The Queen Elizabeth II is launched & makes its maiden voyage
QEII
The Queen Elizabeth II is launched & makes its maiden voyage
Cultural Studies Interdisciplinary Methods
Hoggart helped establish interdisciplinary scholarship drawing on sociology, literary criticism and social history.
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Appointed Leader of the Amalgamated Engineering Union
Economy of Great Britain
Professor at the London School of Economics from 1967 to 1976, where he was Sir Ernest Cassel Professor of Economics
London School of Economics (LSE)
Professor at the London School of Economics from 1967 to 1976, where he was Sir Ernest Cassel Professor of Economics
University of Edinburgh
Brown enters the University of Edinburgh at the age of sixteen.
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Resignation of Jo Grimmond
Resigns as Party Leader of the Liberal Party
Election
Wins a by-election in Hamilton for the Scottish National Party
Member of Parliament
Wins a by-election in Hamilton for the Scottish National Party
High-Temperature Element Synthesis
Hoyle, Robert Wagoner, and William Fowler analysed element synthesis at extremely high temperatures.
Institute of Theoretical Astronomy
Becomes founding director of Cambridge's Institute of Theoretical Astronomy.
Founding of Institute of Theoretical Astronomy
Hoyle founded Cambridge's Institute of Theoretical Astronomy and became its first director.
Kalinga Prize
UNESCO awarded Hoyle the Kalinga Prize for communicating science through broadcasts, lectures, and writing.
Science Research Council
Hoyle began serving as a member of the United Kingdom Science Research Council.
Health of Sid James
James was intending to play Sergeant Nocker in Carry On Follow That Camel, but suffers a massive heart attack and is replaced by the American comic actor Phil Silvers. In Carry On Doctor James is shown mainly lying in a hospital bed, owing to his real-life health scare
Transfer
Leaves Fulham and accepts a three-year deal with Canadas Vancouver Royals
League Title
The 1966-67 season is again successful as Manchester United claim the league title by four points
FA Cup
Greaves wins the FA Cup in 1967.
Footballer of the Year
Voted Footballer of the Year
Manager
Clough is appointed Manager of Derby County with Peter Taylor as his assistant
OBE
Awarded the OBE
Player of the Year
Journalists honour Leeds United defender Jack Charlton, whose aerial strength and defensive command make him indispensable to club and country.
United Attacking Partnership with Charlton and Law
Best plays an influential role alongside Bobby Charlton and Denis Law as Manchester United’s attacking strength drives another successful league campaign.
Gilzean Forward Role in Spurs Cup Final
Gilzean linked play with Greaves during Tottenham's victory over Chelsea in the first all-London FA Cup final.
Rangers Transfer
Rangers sign Ferguson from Dunfermline for a substantial fee, giving him the opportunity to play for one of Scotland’s best-known clubs.
Second United League Championship
Law contributed goals to the Manchester United team that won the First Division again in 1966-67.
1967 FA Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Tottenham's second goal in the 2-1 all-London final victory over Chelsea.
1967 Top Flight Goalscoring Season
Ian Storey-Moore was a leading attacking figure as Nottingham Forest finished runners-up in the First Division in 1966-67. His finishing helped turn Forest into serious challengers for the English championship.
Tottenham Cup Final Forward Line
Greaves' movement alongside Alan Gilzean caused problems for Chelsea's defenders as Spurs won the first all-London FA Cup final.
Fairs Cup Final Run
Supplies powerful shooting and attacking support as Leeds United reaches the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final against Dinamo Zagreb.
Southampton First Division Adaptation
Saunders leads Southampton's attack in their first seasons in England's top division, bringing experience to a difficult step up.
Relegation from First Division
Villa is relegated after six consecutive seasons in the top division.
European Cup
He described it as "pure, beautiful, inventive football.."
European Cup
John "Jock" Stein guides Celtic to victory in the final of the European Cup against previous champions and Italian giants Inter Milan.
European Cup
John Stein won with a team whose players were all born within 30 miles of Glasgow.
European Cup
Shankly famously tells Stein "John, youre immortal now."
European Cup
Stein becomes the first man not only to guide a Scottish club to champions of Europe, but also the first to achieve this honour with a British club.
European Cup
Stein said, "We did it by playing football.."
Manager
Clough is appointed Manager of Derby County with Peter Taylor as his assistant
FA Cup
Nicholsons Spurs win their third FA Cup in seven years by beating Chelsea in the first-ever all-London final.
Manager
Appointed player-manager in Vancouvers inaugural 1967-68 season in the North American Soccer League and believes it "...was a chance too good to miss"
Nicholson Guides Greaves Spurs to Third FA Cup
Nicholson won another FA Cup as Tottenham defeated Chelsea, with Jimmy Greaves facing the club where he began his career.
Forest First Division Runners Up
Johnny Carey guided Nottingham Forest to second place in the 1966-67 First Division, the club's highest league finish at that time. His side also advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals.
Second Division Promotion
Steers Wolves back into the First Division by completing the 1966–67 Second Division season in a promotion place.
Third First Division Championship
Charlton helps Manchester United secure the 1966-67 league title, earning another top-flight medal before the club's European breakthrough.
Mackay Captain Spurs FA Cup Triumph
Mackay captained Tottenham to the 1967 FA Cup as the side defeated Chelsea 2-1 and Greaves won another Wembley honour.
Best and Law Regain English Championship
Best joined Law and Charlton in United's free-flowing forward line as the club won another First Division championship.
Minister of Finance
Adamantios Androutsopoulos is appointed Minister of Finance in 1967.
Prime Minister of Greece
Konstantinos Kollias becomes Prime Minister immediately after the military coup.
Prime Minister of Greece
Panagiotis Kanellopoulos forms the final parliamentary government before the coup.
Public Opposition to the Junta
During a visit to the United States, Constantine publicly distances himself from the April 21 military regime and describes the coup as a disastrous day.
Coup
Overthrown & arrested by a right wing coup
Albert Recognised as Europe’s Best
Flórián Albert wins the 1967 Ballon d’Or for his performances with Ferencváros and Hungary, earning praise for his elegant technique and ability to link midfield play with goalscoring.
Deputy Minister
After re-election, Pratibha Patil serves as a deputy minister in the Maharashtra government.
Coronation
Crowns himself King of the Kings, Emperor of Iran
President of Iraq
Appointed President of Iraq, wins an indefinite extension of his term
Minister Without Portfolio
Appointed Minister without Portfolio
Capture of Gaza
Israel captures Gaza during the Six Day War
Capture of Golan Heights
Israel captures the Golan Heights during the Six Day War
Capture of Jerusalem
Israel captures East Jerusalem during the Six Day War
Capture of Sinai
Israel captures Sinai during the Six Day War
Capture of West Bank
Israel captures the West Bank during the Six Day War
Rule of Gaza
Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip
Rule of Golan Heights
Israel captures the Golan Heights during the Six Day War
Rule of Jerusalem
Israel captures East Jerusalem during the Six Day War
Rule of West Bank
Israel captures the West Bank during the Six Day War
Siege of Gaza
Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip
Rotating Neutron-Star Energy Model
Proposes that a rotating magnetized neutron star can power a supernova remnant before pulsars are identified.
1967 Championship Contribution
Contributes to Juventus's attacking options in the 1966-67 title season as the club overtakes Inter to secure another Italian league championship.
Minister of Transport
Appointed Minister of Transport
Rule of Jerusalem
Israel takes over the rule of Jerusalem
United Nations
Helps draft UNSC Resolution 242, calling for Israeli withdrawal
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
First Premiership Ends
Resigns after injury and political pressure from his first premiership
Khmer Rouge
Several small-scale attempts at insurgency are made by the CPK but they have little success
Samlaut Repression
Government forces suppress unrest linked to the Samlaut revolt
Foreign Policy Statement at Sihanoukville
Announces he will grant US & South Vietnam access into Kampuchea to persue North Vietnam
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of Kenya
Rules of Engagement
Controls US air-target approval through the embassy in Vientiane
Royal Lao Army Operations
Commands Royal Lao forces during civil-war operations tied to the Vietnam conflict
Exile of U Nu
Forced into exile to Thailand & India
Eredivisie Leading Goalscorer
Finishes the 1966-67 Dutch league season as its leading scorer, underlining his transformation into Ajax's principal attacking threat.
Left-Wing Creator in Ajax League Champions
Piet Keizer's dribbling and crossing provide an important outlet as Ajax retain the Dutch title with a high-scoring attacking team.
First Wolves Home Hat Trick
Scores a hat-trick against Hull City in his first home appearance after joining Wolves from Leicester City.
Peoples Party
Founds the Peoples Party
Standard Model
Steven Weinberg and Abdus Salam incorporated the Higgs mechanism into Glashows electroweak theory
Dance of the Vampires
Completion of the film, "Dance of the Vampires"
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
Journey and Destiny Poems
Shalamov published the poetry collection Journey and Destiny while continuing to develop autobiographical prose.
Education
Completes his agricultural degree
Memoir Recording Continues
Continues tape-recording memoirs covering Stalin, war, domestic policy and Cold War crises.
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
KGB (Committee for State Security)
Appointed Head of the KGB
Cosmological Constant Problem
The achievement marks cosmological constant problem as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Vacuum Energy Density
Relates quantum vacuum fluctuations to the cosmological constant.
First Turbine Commissioning
Soviet-assisted engineers commission the first generating units at the High Dam power station.
Education
Graduates from the Military Academy of the General Staff
Support for Hanoi
Represents Soviet state support for North Vietnam during the war
Vietnam Military Aid
Becomes defence minister as Soviet military support to North Vietnam continues
President of Somalia
Appointed President of Somalia
Prime Minister of Somalia
Appointed Prime Minister of Somalia
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
South Africa & Malawi establish diplomatic relations
President of South Africa
Appointed President of South Africa
Alliance ANC and ZAPU for armed struggle
The ANC makes an alliance with ZAPU for armed struggle against Rhodesia & South Africa. Agrees an alliance with Rhodesia to help in the armed struggle against the ANC & ZAPU. Vorster agrees an alliance with the white regime in Rhodesia & sends in police
Rule of Namibia
The United Nations makes an unsccessful attempt to take control of South West Africa
Education
Receives guerilla fighter training in Moscow
Alliance Albert Lutuli and each other in armed struggle
The ANC & ZAPU agree to support each other in armed struggle
New History of Korea
Publication of "New History of Korea"
President of South Korea
Appointed President of Korea, 2nd term
Minister of Education
Appointed Minister of Education
Gamma Knife
Introduces the Gamma Knife for precisely focused brain treatment.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Device
Combines multiple radiation beams to treat intracranial targets without open surgery.
Point Blank
Stars in Point Blank
Suicide
In The Dirty Dozen Bronson plays an Army death row convict conscripted into a suicide mission
The Dirty Dozen
In The Dirty Dozen Bronson plays an Army death row convict conscripted into a suicide mission
Graduate
Directs The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross
Hombre
Stars in "Hombre". Stars in "Cool Hand Luke"
Countdown Film
Robert Altman directed Countdown in 1967, a space-race thriller about American astronauts and competing national programs.
Through a Glass Clearly
Asimov published Through a Glass Clearly, a collection of five science-fiction stories.
Arrest of Norman Kingsley Mailer
Arrested for his involvement in anti War demonstrations
Why Are We in Vietnam?
"Why Are We in Vietnam?"
Tyrannosaurus Rex
A key collaborator is producer Tony Visconti, who went on to produce the bands albums well into their second, "glam rock", phase
Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart
Records, "Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart"
John Wesley Harding
Releases the album, "John Wesley Harding"
Garrick Theatre Residency
Begins an extended Mothers of Invention residency at the Garrick Theatre, mixing tightly arranged music with improvisation and theatrical elements.
Light My Fire
Writes the initial idea for Light My Fire.
Young Lion Photo Session
Photographs Morrison in the Young Lion session.
The Basement Tapes
Records informal basement sessions with members of the Band.
Government
Appointed Ambassador at Large
Government
Advises Foreign Minister Abba Eban not to make a pre-emptive strike against Egypt. Diplomatic relations are broken with Iraq, resumed 1984
Government
Resigns after Johnson ignores his advice to stop bombing Vietnam
Resignation of Robert McNamara
Resigns after Johnson ignores his advice to stop bombing Vietnam
Trial Continued to February
After a hearing on Shaw's request, the state court continued the conspiracy case until February 1968.
Garrison Suspect
Ferrie was publicly identified as a suspect in Jim Garrison's New Orleans assassination investigation shortly before Ferrie's death on February 22, 1967.
New Orleans Cuba-Related Reinvestigation
Garrison's assassination investigation revisited Oswald's Fair Play for Cuba activity, 544 Camp Street associations, and contacts with New Orleans anti-Castro circles.
Six Seconds in Dallas
Thompson published Six Seconds in Dallas, analyzing photographic, ballistic and eyewitness evidence and arguing that the shooting sequence was inconsistent with a single gunman.
Accessories After the Fact
Meagher published Accessories After the Fact, using the Warren Commission's own evidence to challenge its conclusions and raise questions about Oswald's guilt and the conduct of investigating authorities.
Chaos
Helms authorises Operation CHAOS to monitor foreign influence on dissident groups.
Civil Disobedience
King plans Poor Peoples Campaign; advocates redistribution of wealth to eradicate black poverty
Poor Peoples Campaign
King plans Poor Peoples Campaign; advocates redistribution of wealth to eradicate black poverty
Deputy Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Deputy Secretary of State for Defence
Education
Moves to Denver, Colorado, attends St. Marys Academy, a private all-girls Catholic high school in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Mercury Rotation
Counselman examines the implications of the newly measured 59-day rotation period for theories of Mercury and the inner Solar System.
Standard Model
Steven Weinberg and Abdus Salam incorporated the Higgs mechanism into Glashows electroweak theory
Weber Davis Solar Wind Model
Co-develops the Weber-Davis model showing how a magnetized solar wind carries angular momentum away from the rotating Sun.
Apollo Redesign
Helps drive spacecraft redesign after the Apollo 1 fire.
Shot-Noise-Limited Interferometer
Weiss demonstrates a laser interferometer whose sensitivity is limited by photon shot noise, establishing an experimental foundation for precision interferometric gravitational-wave detection.
Weak Mixing
Relates electromagnetic and weak interactions through a common gauge framework whose parameters include the weak mixing angle.
Ali
Ali is stripped of his title by the boxing commission and not be allowed to fight professionally for more than 3 yrs, he was also convicted for refusing induction into the army and sentenced to 5 yrs in prison
Victory-Ali
Terrle had called Ali Clay prior to the fight, Ali shouts at his opponent, "Whats my name, Uncle Tom ... Whats my name." Terrell suffers 15 rounds of brutal punishment, losing 13 of 15 rounds & knocked out
Birth of Riddick Bowe
Birth of Riddick Bowe
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam
Director
Appointed Director of the US pacification program in South Vietnam
Pentagon Papers
Has access to the complete set of documents which reveal that the Government had knowledge all along that the war would not likely be won, and that continuing the war would lead to many times more casualties than admtted. Contributes to a top-secret study of classified documents regarding the conduct of the Vietnam War that had been commissioned by Defence Secretary McNamara
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam
Acts as one of a series of intermediaries between Washington and Hanoi
Acts as one of a series of intermediaries between Washington and Hanoi in a peace initiative codenamed "Pennsylvania"
Bombing of Vietnam
The Stennis Committee criticizes Johnson for not increasing the bombing
Operation Rolling Thunder
Bombing against North Vietnam escalates to military bases
Stennis Committee
The Stennis Committee criticizes Johnson for not increasing the bombing
Director
Appointed Director of the US pacification program in South Vietnam
Pacification Program
Appointed Director of the US pacification program in South Vietnam
Initial Study Organization
McNaughton helps organize the early phase of the classified study before his death during the project's first months.
Vietnam Task Force Leadership
McNaughton is one of the Defense Department officials selected to lead the new Vietnam history task force.
Pentagon Papers Task Force Direction
Gelb assumes a central directing role in the Defense Department task force compiling the classified Vietnam history.
Historical Decision-Making Review
Halperin participates in the project designed to reconstruct how United States Vietnam policy developed across several administrations.
Pentagon Papers Analyst Coordination
Halperin works within the leadership structure coordinating analysts assigned to the Defense Department's Vietnam history.
Pentagon Papers Study Planning
Halperin helps shape the organization of the classified project examining earlier American decisions in Vietnam.
Vietnam Study Task Force Leadership
Halperin is named among the officials leading the Defense Department task force established to prepare the Vietnam history.
Thirty-Six Analyst Study
The project commissioned by McNamara develops into an eighteen-month study involving thirty-six professional analysts.
Top Secret Vietnam History
McNamara's historical project is conducted as a highly classified Defense Department study later known as the Pentagon Papers.
Vietnam Study Archival Research
McNamara authorizes a study based heavily on classified records from the Defense Department, State Department and intelligence agencies.
Pentagon Papers
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara created the Vietnam Study Task Force on June 17, 1967, for the purpose of writing an "encyclopedic history of the Vietnam War". McNamara claimed that he wanted to leave a written record for historians, to prevent policy errors in future administrations
Rules of Engagement
Controls targeting approval for many US operations over Laos
South American Championship at Home
Rocha represents Uruguay as the national side claims the 1967 South American Championship, beating Argentina in the concluding match.
President of South Vietnam
Appointed President of South Vietnam
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of South Vietnam
559th Group
A change in command of the 559th Group as Senior Colonel Dong Sy Nguyen assumes command
Ho Chi Minh Trail
A change in command of the 559th Group as Senior Colonel Dong Sy Nguyen assumes command
General Offensive Planning
Senior military leadership prepares the 1968 general offensive
Ho Chi Minh Trail
By the end of the year the North Vietnamese had completed 2,959 kilometers of vehicle capable roads, including 275 kilometers of main roads, 576 kilometers of bypasses, and 450 entry roads and storage areas
President of South Vietnam
Appointed President of South Vietnam
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of South Vietnam
PRP
Founds the Popular Revolutionary Party in exile
Reballion of Rebels in Kivu
Creates a secessionist Marxist state in South Kivu wth the help of China
Coup
Mobutu puts down an attempted coup
Literary Interviews and Essays
West continued to discuss modern fiction, politics and feminist questions through interviews and criticism.
Letter to Soviet Writers Congress
Solzhenitsyn circulated an open letter calling for an end to literary censorship.
Georg Buchner Prize
Böll received the Georg Büchner Prize for his contribution to German literature.
Truth and Politics
Arendt published Truth and Politics, examining factual truth and political life.