| Also in 1967... | |
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Buckminster Fuller's geodesic dome is among the top attractions at
Expo '67 in Montreal. |
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The first heart
transplant is performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in Capetown, South
Africa; the patient lives 18 days. |
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Computer keyboards replace magnetic tapes and punched cards
for direct access between the operator and the
computer. |
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The first rock festival is held in Monterey, Calif.,
featuring Jimi Hendrix, The Who and Janis Joplin. |
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Record albums first outsell singles; the Beatles' Sgt.
Pepper expands the palette of rock music. |
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Jogging and protest buttons are popular; the new term
&qout;guru&qout; signals the growing importance of Eastern
religion and the human potential movement. |
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The two football league champions face off in the first Super
Bowl. |
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The first cordless, battery-powered telephone is developed.
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Richard Petty wins the Winston Cup Championship. |
