1967
Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war.
Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war.
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1967
New Zealand decimalises its former currency to the modern-day New Zealand dollar.
New Zealand decimalises its former currency to the modern-day New Zealand dollar.
1967
During an official state visit to Canada, French President Charles de Gaulle declares to a crowd of over 100,000 in…
During an official state visit to Canada, French President Charles de Gaulle declares to a crowd of over 100,000 in…
1967
Vietnam War: Off the coast of North Vietnam the USS Forrestal catches on fire in the worst U.S. naval disaster since…
Vietnam War: Off the coast of North Vietnam the USS Forrestal catches on fire in the worst U.S. naval disaster since…
1967
Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier…
Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier…
1967
UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act 1967 declares participation in offshore pirate radio illegal.
UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act 1967 declares participation in offshore pirate radio illegal.
1967
Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against…
Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against…
1967
Vietnam War: Operation Swift begins when U.S. Marines engage the North Vietnamese in battle in the Que Son Valley.
Vietnam War: Operation Swift begins when U.S. Marines engage the North Vietnamese in battle in the Que Son Valley.
1967
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain a British dependency rather than becoming part of Spain.
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain a British dependency rather than becoming part of Spain.
1967
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched an attack on Indian posts at Nathu La, Sikkim, India, which resulted…
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched an attack on Indian posts at Nathu La, Sikkim, India, which resulted…
1967
The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland.
The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland.
1967
A day after his capture, Ernesto "Che" Guevara is executed for attempting to incite a revolution in Bolivia.
A day after his capture, Ernesto "Che" Guevara is executed for attempting to incite a revolution in Bolivia.
1967
A bomb explodes on board Cyprus Airways Flight 284 while flying over the Mediterranean Sea, killing 66.
A bomb explodes on board Cyprus Airways Flight 284 while flying over the Mediterranean Sea, killing 66.
1967
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam organizes a march of fifty thousand people from the…
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam organizes a march of fifty thousand people from the…
1966
A new government is formed in the Republic of the Congo, led by Ambroise Noumazalaye
A new government is formed in the Republic of the Congo, led by Ambroise Noumazalaye
1966
The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution
The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution
1966
The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland
The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland