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Today in history- 30 December
The electronic TV is patented and Daisy de Melker is hung.
1938 – Electronic television system patented (V K Zworykin).
1993 – Vatican recognizes Israel.
1932 – Daisy de Melker is hung for poisoning her two husbands and her son.
1963 – On 30 December the International Monetary Fund announces that it will agree to purchase gold from South Africa, subject to certain conditions. The price of $35 per ounce is agreed upon.
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