What Happened on March 30?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 30
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 30, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Alaska
Year:
1867
Alaska is purchased from Russia for $7.2 million, about two cents/acre ($4.19/km2), by United States Secretary of State William H. Seward.
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Timeline of chemical element discoveries
Year:
1861
Discovery of the chemical elements: Sir William Crookes announces his discovery of thallium.
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Panjdeh incident
Year:
1885
The Battle for Kushka triggers the Panjdeh Incident which nearly gives rise to war between the Russian and British Empires.
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Commission on Isotopic Abundances and Atomic Weights
Year:
1899
German Society of Chemistry issues an invitation to other national scientific organizations to appoint delegates to the International Committee on Atomic Weights.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 30
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 30, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Robert Badinter
Year of birth:
1928
Robert Badinter, French lawyer and politician, French Minister of Justice (died 2024)
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DEATHS ON MARCH 30
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 30, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton
Year of death:
1973
Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton, Scottish pilot and politician (born 1903)
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Yves Giraud-Cabantous
Year of death:
1973
Yves Giraud-Cabantous, French racing driver (born 1904)
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Pietro Locatelli
Year of death:
1764
Pietro Locatelli, Italian violinist and composer (born 1695)
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