100 Years Ago This Month: Historical Events From October 1926

The month of October has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in October 1926.

• Electrosurgery is performed for the first time on October 1 in Boston. Dr. Harvey Cushing performs the operation, during which he used an electrosurgical device to remove a mass from a patient’s head.