1967

What Was Happening in 1967

The Summer of Love bloomed as flower power, psychedelia, and Sgt. Pepper's changed everything.

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Number 1 Songs in 1967 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Release Me"

Engelbert Humperdinck

Famously kept The Beatles' 'Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane' double A-side off the number one spot. It topped the UK chart for six weeks.

US #1

"To Sir, with Love"

Lulu

Scottish singer Lulu's theme from the Sidney Poitier film topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks and was named the number one single of 1967 by Billboard.

Biggest Films of 1967 — Box Office Hits

The Jungle Book

Box Office: $141 million (initial release)

Walt Disney's final animated feature, released after his death, was the highest-grossing film of 1967. It featured memorable songs including 'The Bare Necessities' voiced by Phil Harris.

Fashion and Style of 1967

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1967

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1967

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