America, 1964
The surgeon general warns that smoking causes lung cancer and likely causes heart disease.
At the time, about 42% of the American adult population smokes.
Willy Mays becomes the highest paid baseball player, earning $105,000/year as a member of the San Francisco Giants.
Cassius Clay beats Sonny Liston, becoming world heavy-weight champ. Clay…
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