Historical records for Great Britain in 1967, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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"
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"
The Rolling Stones release Ruby Tuesday as part of their 1967 single output.
Appointed Party Leader of the Liberal Party
The Rolling Stones release Between the Buttons in Britain.
Knighted on the Quay at Greenwich by Elizabeth II
Meets Alexei Kosygin during an attempted Vietnam peace initiative
Discusses possible Vietnam peace moves with Harold Wilson in London
Kosygin visits Wilson in Britain to discuss the Vietnam War
Granada's TV documentary on the UFO club and underground scene is broadcast
Granada's TV documentary on the UFO club and underground scene is broadcast
A curfew is imposed in Aden after nationalist riots
Produces Penny Lane, adding bright brass colour to McCartney's Liverpool memory piece.
Produces Strawberry Fields Forever, joining different takes into a landmark psychedelic recording.
Pink Floyd sign to EMI Records before recording their debut album
Smith begins producing sessions for Pink Floyd's debut album at Abbey Road
Pink Floyd release Arnold Layne as their debut single in the United Kingdom
Pink Floyd release "Arnold Layne", written by Barrett
"Arnold Layne" is released backed by "Candy And A Currant Bun"
"Arnold Layne" is released backed by "Candy And A Currant Bun"
The Iron and Steel Act receives Royal Assent, enabling major steel companies to return to public ownership.
The Iron and Steel Act receives Royal Assent, providing for the renationalization of the British steel industry.
1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Bank Rate is reduced to 6 percent as the balance of payments position temporarily improves.
Pink Floyd sign to EMI records with an advance of GBP 5,000
Pink Floyd sign to EMI records with an advance of GBP 5,000
This record states: 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.
This record states: 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.
Jones girlfriend Anita Pallenberg runs off with Richards while Jones is hospitalised, damaging Jones and Richards friendship
Jones girlfriend Anita Pallenberg runs off with Richards while Jones is hospitalised, damaging Jones and Richards friendship
Registered unemployment rises to about 631000 after the previous year's deflationary measures.
James Callaghan presents a cautious Budget intended to preserve economic stability while sterling remains vulnerable.
Release Pictures of Lily.
The Kinks release Waterloo Sunset.
Jones is arrested for drug use for the first time
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
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
Produces Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, one of the most influential albums of the studio era.
Birth of Paul John Gascoigne
Returns from lone circumnavigation of the World
Bank Rate is reduced to 5.5 percent as the Government cautiously relaxes credit conditions.
Continues to argue that British membership of the European Community is strategically important.
Releases his debut album David Bowie, showing theatrical pop and music hall influences before his later rock breakthrough.
Pink Floyd release "See Emily Play", written by Barrett
"See Emily Play" is released backed by "Scarecrow"
Pink Floyd release See Emily Play, which becomes a major early British hit
Adds stage chaos during The Who's Monterey set.
Smashes his guitar during the Monterey performance.
Perform at the Monterey Pop Festival.
Appointed Home Secretary
First appearance on Top Of The Pops to promote "See Emily Play". Syd is immaculate in velvet and satin
The Beatles release the album "Sargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band"
The Beatles release the album "Sargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Apppears at the Monterey International 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."
Death of Vivien Leigh
Supports reform partially decriminalising homosexual acts between adult men in private.
The British Steel Corporation is formed as major steel companies are brought into public ownership.
Pink Floyd release their debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd release the album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn", largely written by Barrett
"The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released
"The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released
"The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released
German tour is abandoned when Syd vanishes
Death of Brian Epstein, from an accidental overdose
Death of Brian Epstein, from an accidental overdose, Harrison says , "There is no such thing as death"
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
Appointed Secretary of State for Economic Affairs at the Department of Economic Affairs
Retains percussionist Steve Peregrin Took and continues Tyrannosaurus Rex as an acoustic duo.
Founds Tyrannosaurus Rex after the first four-piece version breaks up following a single Electric Garden performance.
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
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
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain British
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain British
George Harrison & John Lennon direct a scene in the, "Magical Mystery Tour" film
George Harrison & John Lennon direct a scene in the, "Magical Mystery Tour" film
HMS Resolution is commissioned as Britain's first Polaris ballistic missile submarine
The Kinks release Something Else by The Kinks.
Death of Clement Richard Attlee
Death of Clement Attlee
Release I Can See for Miles.
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"
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
Supports parliamentary time for abortion law reform during his Home Office tenure.
The "Blue Jay Way" sequence for the "Magical Mystery Tour" is filmed at Ringos place in Weybridge
Describes devaluation as an "economic & political catastrophe"
Announces the devaluation of sterling, "the unhappiest day of my life"
Pink Floyd release Apples and Oranges as a late Syd Barrett-era single
The pound is devalued by 14 percent from $2.80 to $2.40
The pound sterling is devalued by 14 percent from $2.80 to $2.40
The official exchange rate is reduced from 2.80 dollars to 2.40 dollars for one pound sterling.
The pound is devalued from $2.80 to $2.40
The Government devalues sterling after continuing pressure on reserves and a serious balance of payments crisis.
Callaghan announces devaluation of sterling from 2.80 to 2.40 United States dollars.
Wilson explains devaluation to the public and argues that the domestic value of money has not fallen by the same proportion.
George Harrison begins work on the "Wonderwall" album
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
International financial support of about 1.4 billion pounds is arranged after the devaluation of sterling.
Is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer following the devaluation of sterling.
Roy Jenkins becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer with responsibility for stabilising sterling at its new exchange rate.
Becomes Chancellor after sterling devaluation and begins restoring confidence in the economy.
The Rolling Stones release Their Satanic Majesties Request.
Release The Who Sell Out.
"Christmas On Earth Revisited" is staged at Olympia, Syd seems incapable of playing, standing staring at the audience
Scores Tottenham's second goal in the 2-1 all-London final victory over Chelsea.
Directs, "A Countess From Hong Kong"
Helps shape A Day in the Life with orchestral crescendos and controlled studio experimentation.
Play s Guinevere in A Man For All Seasons
Abortion Act 1967 legalises abortion in specified medical circumstances
Healey oversees military planning for Britain’s withdrawal from Aden amid worsening violence.
Healey oversees defence planning as Britain prepares to leave Aden.
Appointed Leader of the Amalgamated Engineering Union
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
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
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
Begins preparing an austerity programme to address Britain's post-devaluation financial crisis.
Stars in Billion Dollar Brain
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Britain cancels the F111A order from the USA
James Callaghan presents the 1967 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Sterling is strong, trade in surplus & the bank rate down to 6%. Callaghan announces a cautious budget
The Government publishes a White Paper to make defence cuts east of Suez
The 1967 Budget under James Callaghan sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Wilson takes over the DEA & Shore appointed Secretary of State
Sellers portrays baccarat expert Evelyn Tremble in the James Bond spoof Casino Royale.
Made a Commander (CBE) of the Order of the British Empire
Founder Member of Chicken Shack
Links liberal social reform with his objective of building a more civilised society.
Releases Come And Play With Me In The Garden with Sara Crazy Child.
Appoints a Parliamentary Committee of 10 to give the Government a more direction
Credit restrictions on consumer durable purchases are eased to prevent economic activity from weakening too sharply.
Oversees major criminal justice reforms affecting sentencing and jury verdicts.
Criminal Law Act 1967 abolishes the distinction between felonies and misdemeanours
Writes Desdemona for Johns Children, a single later banned by the BBC over its lyrics.
Sterling is strong, trade in surplus & the bank rate down to 6%
Professor at the London School of Economics from 1967 to 1976, where he was Sir Ernest Cassel Professor of Economics
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
Wins a by-election in Hamilton for the Scottish National Party
Healey cuts defence expenditure, including the carrier HMS Centaur and the reconstructed HMS Victorious.
He described it as "pure, beautiful, inventive football.."
John "Jock" Stein guides Celtic to victory in the final of the European Cup against previous champions and Italian giants Inter Milan.
John Stein won with a team whose players were all born within 30 miles of Glasgow.
Shankly famously tells Stein "John, youre immortal now."
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.
Stein said, "We did it by playing football.."
Healey faces cancellation of the planned F-111A purchase from the United States.
Healey defends the proposed purchase of American F-111A aircraft before the order is later cancelled.
The F111A order from the USA is cancelled, Healey is opposed but is overruled by Wilson.
Greaves wins the FA Cup in 1967.
Nicholsons Spurs win their third FA Cup in seven years by beating Chelsea in the first-ever all-London final.
Founder Member of Family
Founder Member of Family
Founder Member of Family
Founder Member of Family
Founder Member of Family
Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac
Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac
Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac
Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac
Voted Footballer of the Year
Hoyle founded Cambridge's Institute of Theoretical Astronomy and became its first director.
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Co-founds Genesis and becomes the band's longest-serving keyboard player and composer.
Founder Member of Genesis
Co-founds Genesis with fellow Charterhouse pupils as the group begins writing original songs.
Founder Member of Genesis
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
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
Discovers Genesis after hearing their school recordings and helps secure their first record deal.
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Co-founds Genesis and shapes the early twelve-string guitar sound.
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Co-founds Genesis and remains central to the band as bassist, guitarist and songwriter.
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Joins the first Genesis line-up as drummer during the band's school-era formation.
Manages a crowded legislative programme and frequently imposes timetables on government bills.
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
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
Hoyle, Robert Wagoner, and William Fowler analysed element synthesis at extremely high temperatures.
Releases Hippy Gumbo during his early solo recording period.
Healey approves the withdrawal of HMS Centaur as carrier forces are reduced.
Healey decides against an expensive reconstruction of HMS Victorious after a serious fire.
The Who reach the U.S. top ten with I Can See for Miles.
The Who reach the U.S. top ten with I Can See for Miles.
Becomes founding director of Cambridge's Institute of Theoretical Astronomy.
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 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 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
Joins the Jeff Beck Group and gains wider attention as a powerful blues-rock vocalist.
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
John Peel befriends the band, ferries them to gigs in his Mini and later appears on record with them.
John Peel champions Tyrannosaurus Rex on radio, helping the duo reach clubs, stages and record buyers.
Joins the protopunk band Johns Children and brings his songwriting into the group.
UNESCO awarded Hoyle the Kalinga Prize for communicating science through broadcasts, lectures, and writing.
The Queen Elizabeth II is launched & makes its maiden voyage
The 1966-67 season is again successful as Manchester United claim the league title by four points
Leasehold Reform Act 1967 gives many long leasehold house tenants rights to buy the freehold
Professor at the London School of Economics from 1967 to 1976, where he was Sir Ernest Cassel Professor of Economics
Plays guitar in Mabel Greer's Toyshop before joining the first Yes line-up.
Produces Magical Mystery Tour recordings as the Beatles continue psychedelic film and studio experiments.
Introduces majority verdicts in jury trials through criminal justice legislation.
Clough is appointed Manager of Derby County with Peter Taylor as his assistant
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"
Clough is appointed Manager of Derby County with Peter Taylor as his assistant
Marries Neil Kinnock
Marries Glenys Kinnock
Wins a by-election in Hamilton for the Scottish National Party
Records Midsummers Night Scene, later known through withdrawn promo and test pressing copies.
Appointed Minister of State for Defence
Appointed Minister without Portfolio
Moves to London after working with producer Denny Cordell, entering the British rock recording scene.
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
During Harold Wilson's government, the first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: The first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
Awarded the OBE
Pursues reforms intended to improve parliamentary procedure and the organisation of Commons business.
Appointed Poet Laureate
Forms Polka Tulk Blues Band, an early stage of the group that becomes Black Sabbath.
Donovan contributes two songs to the Ken Loach film, Poor Cow
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Founder Member of 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
Publishes Exchange Rates and Liquidity through the Institute of Economic Affairs.
The Queen Elizabeth II is launched & makes its maiden voyage
The Who Sell Out includes the mini-opera Rael.
Butler forms his first band, Rare Breed, with schoolmate John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of 1967.
Osbourne sings with Rare Breed alongside Geezer Butler before Black Sabbath develops.
Butler forms his first band, Rare Breed, with schoolmate John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of 1967
Villa is relegated after six consecutive seasons in the top division.
Issues Remember Thomas A Beckett as the B-side to Desdemona.
Resigns as Party Leader of the Liberal Party
Road Safety Act 1967 introduces the breathalyser and drink driving controls
"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
"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
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,
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)
Jones girlfriend Anita Pallenberg runs off with Richards while Jones is hospitalised, damaging Jones and Richards friendship.
The 1967 albums Between the Buttons and Their Satanic Majesties Request showcase Jones multi-instrumental talents throughout.
he becomes bored with the guitar and seeks exotic instruments to play, and is increasingly absent from recording sessions.
Oldham departs as manager & producer of the Rolling Stones in late 1967
This record states: "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.
This record states: A new psychedelic album, which Jagger envisions as the groups equivalent of the Beatles Sgt.
This record states: Jones girlfriend Anita Pallenberg runs off with Richards while Jones is hospitalised, damaging Jones and Richards friendship.
This record states: Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, eventually be released as Their Satanic Majesties Request, during a threat of imprisonment.
Hoyle began serving as a member of the United Kingdom Science Research Council.
Appointed Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Education and Science
Sexual Offences Act 1967 partially decriminalises homosexual acts between men in private in England and Wales
Lead vocalist for Spice (19671969)
Adivises Wilson to declare an emergency after rising oil prices & pressure on sterling
Founder Member of Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Founder Member of Status Quo
Took adds percussion and unusual instruments that help turn Bolan's music toward an exotic hippy style.
Forms a Street Theatre group Street Dada Nihilismus
Introduces suspended sentences as part of the government's criminal justice reforms.
Sellers plays struggling Spanish performer Juan Bautista in The Bobo.
Sanders voiced the malevolent Shere Khan in the Walt Disney production of The Jungle Book
The Who release The Who Sell Out, a concept album styled as an offshore radio broadcast.
Plays Millie Dillmount in the musical comedy Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Rael includes musical ideas later developed for Tommy.
Founder Member of Traffic
Founder Member of Traffic
Founder Member of Traffic
Founder Member of Traffic
Leaves Fulham and accepts a three-year deal with Canadas Vancouver Royals
Tyrannosaurus Rex release three albums and achieve two top forty hits during the acoustic period.
Marc Bolan forms Tyrannosaurus Rex after leaving John's Children, turning toward acoustic psychedelic folk with Steve Peregrin Took.
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
John Peel champions Tyrannosaurus Rex on radio and in the underground music scene, helping the duo gain an audience.
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.
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.
Together with Bolan, Took formed an economy version of the old band, busking in subways on acoustic guitar and bongos
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, 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.
Brown enters the University of Edinburgh at the age of sixteen.
Sellers appears as Jean in Vittorio De Sica's anthology comedy Woman Times Seven.
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