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1967 — Walt Disney’s "Jungle Book" is released
1968 — Circus Circus opens in Las Vegas
1968 — Lee Evans sets world record of 43.8 seconds in 400 meter dash
1968 — U.S. Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith & John Carlos for giving "black power" salute as a protest during victory ceremony
1974 — Wings (Country Hams) release "Walking in the Park with Eloise"
1978 — First daughter Susan Ford announces engagement to Charles F Vance
1980 — Detroit blocks 21 Atlanta shots setting NBA record (double
1981 — NY Giant Joe Danelo ties NFL record of six field goals in a game