The first 'successful' heart transplant occurred in South Africa, but the patient died 18 days after the operation due to pneumonia. In which decade did the first heart transplant occur?

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1. The first 'successful' heart transplant occurred in South Africa, but the patient died 18 days after the operation due to pneumonia. In which decade did the first heart transplant occur?