1967 The world witnessed its first successful human heart transplant, performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in Cape Town, South Africa. 1984 The aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy drew global attention as the disaster continued to affect thousands in India. 1989 Anti-communist protests in Romania intensified against the regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu. 1981 The U.S. … Continue reading This Day In History