1967
06 January 1967 : "The Violin of David" prize was given to the entertainment branch of the IDF
20 February 1967 : New Major Generals in the IDF: Ariel Sharon and Rechavam Ze'evi
05 May 1967 : A general draft is decided upon for all reserve soldiers in Israel in preparation for the war (The Six Day War)
15 May 1967 : Two-hundred thousand people watch the Day of Independence march held in Jerusalem
22 May 1967 : Egypt closes the Straits of Tiran
06 July 1967 : IAF celebrates victory
26 August 1967 : Six Day War Given its Name
21 October 1967 : Navy battleship "Eilat" is sunk by Egyptian rocket ships