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1967 Your chance to see what was in the news during the year that you were born |
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Major Events of 1967 Israel defeats Arabs in Six Day War. The USS Liberty, a US Navy ship, is accidently bombed by Israeli jets. First ever Super Bowl Dr Christiaan Bernard performs first heart transplant, Cape Town, South Africa. Biafra (1967-1970) declares independence from Nigeria, and is blockaded leading to massive starvation. Earth Day is celebrated for the first time. A military coup overthrows the government of Greece. Sesame Street is first broadcast. South Yemen independent from UK. American Samoa adopts a new constitution, and becomes self-governing. Back To Year Index
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