television
Colour television arrived in the UK
On 1 July 1967, BBC Two broadcast Wimbledon in colour — the first regular colour service in Europe.
1967
The cinema of 1967
How many of these did you see at the pictures?
movies
The Jungle Book premiered
Disney’s last film personally overseen by Walt reached cinemas in October 1967.
movies
James Bond returned in You Only Live Twice
Sean Connery’s fifth Bond film arrived in June 1967, complete with a volcano lair.
movies
The Graduate arrived
Dustin Hoffman and "one word: plastics" hit cinemas in December 1967.
Keep exploring
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What was the world like when you turned 18? →
The year 1985, through fresh eyes.
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Things that are younger than you →
From the NHS to the iPhone — how much arrived after you did?
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Your life in history →
A timeline of your milestones, matched with history.
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Compare 1967 with 1998 →
Two birth years, side by side. Try it with family.