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1967 in Sweden

Explore 5 historical events and records for Sweden in 1967.

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Historical records for Sweden in 1967

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December

10 December 1967

Nobel Prize in Medicine

Granit, Ragnar Arthur · Stockholm · Neurophysiologist · Science / Medicine

Shares the medicine prize for research on visual processes.

10 December 1967

Visual Physiology Recognition

Granit, Ragnar Arthur · Stockholm · Neurophysiologist · Science / Medicine

Is recognized for explaining retinal responses to light and color.

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1967

Gamma Knife

Leksell, Lars · Stockholm · Neurosurgeon and Inventor · Science / Technology

Introduces the Gamma Knife for precisely focused brain treatment.

1967

Minister of Education

Palme, Sven Olof Joachim · Government / Government of Sweden

Appointed Minister of Education

1967

Stereotactic Radiosurgery Device

Leksell, Lars · Stockholm · Neurosurgeon and Inventor · Science / Technology

Combines multiple radiation beams to treat intracranial targets without open surgery.

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