1791
The Magic Flute. Mozart conducted the first performance of The Magic Flute in Vienna, just over two months before he died.
Wikipedia: The Magic FlutePhoto: Karl Friedrich Schinkel / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
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30 September in history.
5 moments from 1791 to 1968: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.
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1882
Power from a river
The Vulcan Street Plant in Appleton, Wisconsin, began making electricity from water power, the first hydroelectric plant of its kind.
Wikipedia: Vulcan Street Plant
Photo: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1935
Hoover Dam is dedicated
President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Hoover Dam, finished two years ahead of schedule.
Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1960
The Flintstones
The Flintstones premiered, the first animated sitcom shown at prime time.
Photo: Hanna-Barbera / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1968
The jumbo jet is unveiled
Boeing rolled out the first 747, a jet so big it needed a new factory.
Photo: Iberia Airlines / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.