defects among other problems. DDT has also been linked to the formation of cancer. This compound has also had a devastating effect on wildlife, especially birds, driving some species to the brink of extinction. Invasive technology has reduced the outrage expressed about the “peeping Tom’s” of yesteryear to a basic non issue. Caretakers should be informed of all important matters prior to assigning responsibility and departing an area. Due to increasing immorality in the society, it appears that an increasing number of people begin to suffer from the “bystander’s effect” perhaps due to a perceived realization of potential persecution for reporting wrongdoings within an ever increasing immoral society. Probably because many people did not report known illegal abortionists in neighborhoods throughout the United States prior to the legalization of abortion, abortion was easily legalized by evil doers beginning in 1967.
Historical Accounts 1966: 15
The first artificial heart is installed in a person on April 21.
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is begun in Washington D.C. on June 30.
The building of the World Trade Center begins on August 5, using the architectural plans of Minoru Yamasaki.
An earthquake in Turkey kills approximately two thousand four hundred people on August 19.
Video games are invented by Ralph Baer in September.
NASA launches Gemini 8 to dock spacecraft in orbit. There was a critical failure requiring the astronauts to return to earth. Explorer 32 is launched to research the atmosphere. Gemini 9 mission accomplishes the second United States walk in space. Gemini 10 successfully docks with another spacecraft and sets a world record, reaching 474 miles in altitude. Lunar Orbiter 1 is launched to probe the surface of the Moon. Lunar Orbiter 2 is launched to examine the Moon.
England defeats West Germany to win the World Soccer Cup.
Remarks: An American Japanese architect plans the construction of the World Trade Center. An outspoken feminist organization that supports abortion for women is launched. Many people most likely begin to question the increasing number of launches of the NASA space program with the accompanying taxpayer expenses.
1967
German grandmother was diagnosed with a terminal illness that I believe inspired an outrage in our family. Grandmother, who worked very hard all of her life and who was close to retiring from her long time job, had acquired a debilitating and deadly illness. Sometimes it is not easy for one to understand God’s reasons for tragic occurrences. Grandfather, mother and father had decided together with the physicians, not to inform her of the diagnosis to hopefully provide her with a positive outlook and hope for recovery. Treatment for grandmother’s illness was administered at a renowned city hospital that