Historical Events tagged with "lsd"

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Crime & Law

DEA Uncovers Major LSD Lab in Kansas Silo

November 7th, 2000 24 years ago

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration discovered one of the largest LSD labs in the U.S. inside a converted military missile silo in Wamego, Kansas. This significant operation involved a sophisticated hidden lab where large quantities of LSD were being manufactured. The DEA's investigation revealed a series of elaborate processes that had been put in place to ensure the secrecy and efficiency of the drug production. The significant scale of the lab's unlawful activities drew national attention and underscored ongoing concerns regarding the illicit drug trade in America.

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Science & Technology

Albert Hofmann's First LSD Self-Dose

April 19th, 1943 81 years ago

Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist, intentionally ingested LSD after discovering its psychedelic effects three days earlier. On this occasion, he rode his bicycle home from his laboratory in Basel, Switzerland, experiencing vivid hallucinations and altered perception. This day marks the first known intentional self-experimentation with LSD, a substance later classified as a powerful psychedelic.

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Science & Technology

Albert Hofmann's Landmark Discovery of LSD Effects

April 16th, 1943 81 years ago

Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist, accidentally discovers the hallucinogenic properties of LSD while researching ergot alkaloids. He notices unusual sensations, prompting him to intentionally ingest the drug three days later on April 19. This self-experimentation reveals its psychological effects, significantly contributing to the understanding of psychedelics and their impact on human consciousness.

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Science & Technology

LSD Synthesized by Albert Hofmann

November 16th, 1938 86 years ago

Albert Hofmann first synthesized LSD from ergotamine at Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland. This chemical compound later became widely known for its psychoactive properties. The synthesis was part of Hofmann’s research into derivatives of ergot, a fungus that affects rye. Little did Hofmann know that this discovery would lead to significant scientific interest in psychedelic substances.

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