2015 Event The U.S. state of Hawaii raises the legal smoking age from 18 to 21, the highest smoking age among all the states 2013 Event Russia enacts a country-wide smoking ban, effecting most public places 2013 Event Russia enacts a law that bans smoking in schools and on subways 2012 Event Lebanon passes a ban prohibiting smoking in closed public places 2011 Event Nepal, India exercises a smoking ban in public places 2010 Event Pfizer sponsors a study of the smoking cessation drug Varenicline, suggest governments would be wise to fund smoking cessation treatments 2006 Event Smoking is banned in restaurants and bars in Scotland 1997 Event 5 sue Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, because his smoking has violated the country's constitution guaranteeing a wholesome life 1995 Event New York City bans smoking in all restaurants that seat 35 or more 1994 Event Smoking banned in Pentagon and all U.S. military bases 1994 Event It is announced there is no smoking in Cleveland Indians new ballpark 1994 Event Defense Department announces smoking ban in workplaces 1991 Event Oakland A's stadium becomes 1st outdoor arena to ban smoking 1989 Event Law banning smoking on most domestic flights signed by President Bush 1989 Event Scandinavian Airlines System bans smoking on many flights 1988 Event Federal smoking ban during domestic airline flights of 2 hours or less 1987 Event Smoking forbidden in public buildings in Belgium 1979 Birthday Adam Brody, born in San Diego, California, actor, musician, appeared on television shows, 'The O.C.', 'Gilmore Girls', films include, 'Cop Out', 'Thank You for Smoking' 1977 Death Wernher von Braun, rocket scientist (V1/V2), dies at 65 of smoking 1973 Birthday Mischa Smoking, soccer player, Dordrecht '90 1968 Birthday Guy Ritchie, born in Hatfield, England, filmmaker, screenwriter, music video director, directed 'Snatch', 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' 1966 Event All U.S. cigarette packs have to carry "Caution Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health" 1965 Event President Johnson signs a bill requiring cigarette makers to print health warnings on all cigarette packages about the effects of smoking 1964 Event U.S. report "Smoking and Health" connects smoking to lung cancer 1964 Event 1st government report warning smoking may be hazardous to one's health 1964 Event U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry reports that smoking may be hazardous 1957 Birthday Dennis Leary, born in Worchester, Massachusetts, actor, writer, director, comedian, co-creator of Rescue Me television show, known for sharp comedic style and chain smoking 1957 Event U.S. Surgeon General Leroy Burney connects smoking with lung cancer 1912 Birthday E Cuyler Hammond, scientist, 1st to link smoking with lung cancer 1904 Event Woman arrested for smoking a cigarette in a car on 5th Avenue, New York City 1690 Event Revolt in Haarlem after public ban on smoking 1558 Event Smoking tobacco introduced in Europe by Francisco Fernandes
