50th anniversary of the worlds first heart transplant

Today marks 50 years since the first human heart transplant, which took place on Dec. 3, 1967. The surgery was performed in Cape town, South Africa by surgeon Christiaan Barnard.

Today marks 50 years since the first human heart transplant, which took place on Dec. 3, 1967. The surgery was performed in Cape town, South Africa by surgeon Christiaan Barnard.

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