1966 1968

What Happened This Year 1967

All Events 124 Births 560 Deaths 238

People Who Died in 1967

Ed White

NASA astronaut and first American spacewalker

Born

November 14th, 1930 95 years ago

Died

1967 59 years ago — 37 years old

Born in 1930, this American engineer and astronaut became the first American to perform a spacewalk during the Gemini 4 mission in June 1965. This historic event lasted approximately 23 minutes and involved the astronaut exiting the spacecraft to demonstrate the feasibility of performing tasks in space. In total, this individual logged more than 15 hours in space across two missions. Tragically, an in-flight accident during a pre-launch test for Apollo 1 in January 1967 resulted in the loss of this individual and two other astronauts. This individual contributed significantly to the early space program and remains a key figure in the history of human space exploration.

Karl Ristenpart

German conductor

Born

January 26th, 1900 126 years ago

Died

1967 59 years ago — 67 years old

A conductor from Germany, Ristenpart gained prominence in the mid-20th century. He became a notable figure in the music world through his leadership of various orchestras. His work included significant contributions to the interpretation of Baroque music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Ristenpart was the founder of the Saarland Radio Symphony Orchestra, where he served as the principal conductor. His interpretations of classical repertoire earned recognition, and he is remembered for his recordings and performances that showcased the rich textures of orchestral music. Ristenpart also fostered the performance of contemporary works through collaborations with various composers.

John Courtney Murray

Theologian known for religious liberty

Born

September 12th, 1904 121 years ago

Died

1967 59 years ago — 63 years old

A prominent American theologian and Jesuit priest, contributed significantly to Catholic thought in the 20th century. Played a crucial role in shaping the Catholic Church's approach to religious freedom, particularly through the development of the principles articulated in Vatican II's Declaration on Religious Freedom. Worked extensively on the relationship between faith and public life, arguing for the necessity of a pluralistic society that respects individual conscience. Engaged with contemporary philosophical and political issues, helping to bridge the gap between modernity and traditional Catholic teachings.

Jean Alexandre Barré

Neurologist and academic

Born

May 25th, 1880 145 years ago

Died

1967 59 years ago — 87 years old

Contributions to neurology included research on myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disorder. Worked as a professor at the University of Paris, influencing the field of neurology through academic leadership. Published several papers that advanced understanding of neurological conditions. Engaged in clinical practice that supported the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological disorders.