Publication of "Cognitive Psychology" (1967) - Ulric Neisser published this foundational textbook that established cognitive psychology as a distinct discipline, emphasizing mental processes including memory and attention.
First Implantable Deep Brain Stimulation Device Approved (1997) - The FDA approved the first implantable deep brain stimulation device for treating essential tremor, later expanded to treat Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.
Birth of Endel Tulving (1927) - Influential cognitive psychologist who developed the concept of episodic memory and made significant contributions to understanding human memory systems.