When was christiaan barnard first heart transplant?

Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first successful heart transplant on December 3, 1967. The operation took place at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, and the recipient was Louis Washkansky, who lived for 18 days post-surgery. This groundbreaking procedure marked a significant milestone in medical history and paved the way for future advancements in organ transplantation.