1966 Australian Championships (tennis)

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1967 Events January * January 1 – Canada begins a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Confederation, featuring the Expo 67 World's Fair. * January 5 ** Spain and Romania sign an agreement in Paris, establishing full consular and ...

Champions

Men's singles

Women's singles

Men's doubles

Women's doubles

Mixed doubles

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