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30 March

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Contemporary era

1867

Alaska Purchase

On 30 March 1867, the United States bought Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars.

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Contemporary era

1842

First ether anaesthesia

On 30 March 1842, physician Crawford Long used ether as an anaesthetic during surgery.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1282

Sicilian Vespers

On 30 March 1282, the revolt of the Sicilian Vespers against Angevin rule broke out in Palermo.

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The Sicilian Vespers, by Francesco Hayez
Author : Francesco Hayez Wikimedia Commons Licence : Domaine public Francesco Hayez, vers 1846