On this day in history
September 30
American
1846A dentist uses ether anesthesia for the first time in surgery in Boston.
A dentist uses ether anesthesia for the first time in surgery in Boston.
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1949The Berlin Airlift officially ends after beating the Soviet blockade.
The Berlin Airlift officially ends after beating the Soviet blockade.
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World
1965Indonesian generals are murdered in a coup attempt, triggering mass killings of hundreds of thousands.
Indonesian generals are murdered in a coup attempt, triggering mass killings of hundreds of thousands.
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1966Botswana gains independence from Britain.
Botswana gains independence from Britain.
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