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2006 Smoking is banned in restaurants and bars in Scotland

1997 5 sue Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, because his smoking has violated the country's constitution guaranteeing a wholesome life

1995 New York City bans smoking in all restaurants that seat 35 or more

1994 Smoking banned in Pentagon and all U.S. military bases

1994 It is announced there is no smoking in Cleveland Indians new ballpark

1994 Defense Department announces smoking ban in workplaces

1991 Oakland A's stadium becomes 1st outdoor arena to ban smoking

1989 Law banning smoking on most domestic flights signed by President Bush

1989 Scandinavian Airlines System bans smoking on many flights

1988 Federal smoking ban during domestic airline flights of 2 hours or less

1987 Smoking forbidden in public buildings in Belgium

1977 Wernher von Braun, rocket scientist (V1/V2), dies at 65 of smoking

1973 Mischa Smoking, soccer player, Dordrecht '90

1966 All U.S. cigarette packs have to carry "Caution Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health"

1965 President Johnson signs a bill requiring cigarette makers to print health warnings on all cigarette packages about the effects of smoking

1964 U.S. report "Smoking and Health" connects smoking to lung cancer

1964 1st government report warning smoking may be hazardous to one's health

1964 U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry reports that smoking may be hazardous

1957 U.S. Surgeon General Leroy Burney connects smoking with lung cancer

1912 E Cuyler Hammond, scientist, 1st to link smoking with lung cancer

1904 Woman arrested for smoking a cigarette in a car on 5th Avenue, New York City

1690 Revolt in Haarlem after public ban on smoking

1558 Smoking tobacco introduced in Europe by Francisco Fernandes


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