April 1967

Aretha Franklin's recording of 'Respect' reached number one on both the pop and R&B charts and immediately became an anthem for the civil rights and women's liberation movements. The performance is widely considered the greatest vocal recording in the history of American popular music.

Ali refused induction into the US Army on religious grounds: 'I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong.' Within hours he was stripped of his boxing license and heavyweight title by every state athletic commission. He faced five years in prison and was not cleared by the Supreme Court until 1971.

Ali refused Army induction on religious grounds. Within hours he was stripped of his boxing license and heavyweight title by every state athletic commission. He faced five years in prison and was not cleared by the Supreme Court until 1971, spending his prime boxing years in exile.