November 30, 1803
The Balmis Expedition starts in Spain with the aim of vaccinating millions against smallpox in Spanish America and Philippines.
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On November 30, in the year 1803:
The Balmis Expedition starts in Spain with the aim of vaccinating millions against smallpox in Spanish America and Philippines.
Spanish America refers to the Spanish territories in the Americas during the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
Why November 30, 1803 matters:
The Balmis Expedition starts in Spain with the aim of vaccinating millions against smallpox in Spanish America and Philippines.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: November 30, 1803
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: The Balmis Expedition starts in Spain with the aim of vaccinating millions against smallpox in Spanish America and Philippines.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_America (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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