History This Week

A look back at events that made history this week -
compiled by the Summerland Amateur Radio Club of Lismore, NSW

Monday, 15 December, 2008

1846 First surgery using anaesthesia. Dr. Liston amputates leg. London.

1879 Edison demos his incandescant light at Menlo Park, NJ. USA.

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