What happened on Wednesday August 09, 1967?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1967:

• Vietnam War: Operation Cochise On August 9, 1967, the U.S. Marine Corps launched Operation Cochise in the Que Son Valley of Quang Tin Province, Vietnam. The operation aimed to engage and neutralize North Vietnamese Army (NVA) forces believed to be operating in the area. Task Force X-Ray, under Brigadier General Foster C. LaHue, conducted the operation, which involved raids and rocket attacks against NVA positions. source: 1stbn4thmarines.net
• Biafran Offensive Against Nigerian Army On August 9, 1967, Biafran forces led by General Victor Banjo initiated an invasion into Nigeria's Mid-Western Region, crossing the Niger River and capturing Benin City with minimal resistance. This offensive aimed to relieve pressure on Biafran forces in the east and to threaten Lagos, the Nigerian capital. The Biafran troops advanced westward until they were halted at Ore on August 21, 1967, approximately 130 miles east of Lagos. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1967

August 09, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 09, 1967 was a Wednesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1967 can also be written as 8/9/1967 in the US and as 9/8/1967 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1967 in August 1967 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1967:

• Deion Sanders

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• Lee Unkrich

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Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1967:

• Joe Orton

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• Cesare Rossi
• Anton Walbrook

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1967 was Light My Fire by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. The Doors - Light My Fire
2. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
3. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
4. The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday
5. The Buckinghams - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

August 09, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1967 was San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) by Scott Mckenzie, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Scott Mckenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
2. Tom Jones - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
3. Dave Davies - Death Of A Clown
4. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her

August 09, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1967 was I Was Made To Love Her by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
2. Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Cold Sweat - Part 1
4. Linda Jones - Hypnotized
5. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - More Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1967 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 1967 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 09, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Aug 20, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 1967

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Someone born on August 09, 1967 is:

58 years 9 months old,

or 705 months and 15 days old,

or 3067 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21473 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1967?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 09, 1967.

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