| Snurfing 1966 |
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| Sherman R. Poppen files his application with the U.S. Patent Office on March 17, 1966. His creation, a "surf-type snow ski" receives patent approval on April 16, 1968. His creation would evolve into what is known today as the snowboard. |
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| Snurfing with a Capital $ November 5, 1966 - Muskegon Chronicle |
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| Announced to the world...a Snurfer advertisment from the 1966 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Christmas Catalog. Ad's for Brunswick Corporation's new yellow and black striped consumer product also appeared in Christmas Wishbooks from Macy's, Alden's and Sunset House. |
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| A 1966 Associated Press Christmas piece that suggests the Snurfer as "Just the Thing". |
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| Brunswick advertising for the Snurfer began to appear in various publications in the late fall and early winter of 1966. |
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| December 20, 1966 - Advertising for the Snurfer began to appear in national publications as well as in print advertising, like this one for Michigan-based discount chain, Meijer. |
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| December 30, 1966 Bridgeport (CT) Telegram. |
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