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Gordon S. Fahrni

Gordon S. Fahrni, Canadian physician (b. 1887)
Gordon Samuel Fahrni, (April 13, 1887 – November 3, 1995) a recipient of the Order of Canada, was a Canadian physician and a leader in the Canadian Medical community. He served as president of the Canadian Medical Association from 1941-1942.

An expert on goitre surgery he was a founder of the American Goitre Association.

He was a medical practitioner for 54 years, dying at age 108.

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    Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

    Mississippi formally ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery. The Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified in 1865.
  • 20Mar

    Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway

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  • 5Aug

    Operation Storm

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  • 19Sep

    Unabomber

    The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber's manifesto.
  • 30Oct

    Quebec referendum, 1995

    Quebec citizens narrowly vote (50.58% to 49.42%) in favour of remaining a province of Canada in their second referendum on national sovereignty.