The University of Deseret (University of Utah) was founded
On Feb 28, 1850, the University of Deseret (University of Utah) was founded with classes beginning at the…
The Female Medical College of Pennsylvania was founded
In 1850, the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, later known as the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania was…
Surgeon Joseph Lister (Listerine) began the practice of antisepsis
In 1850, surgeon Joseph Lister began the practice of antisepsis, and who was later immortalized in the trade…
The first international sanitary conference was held in Paris, France
In 1850, the first international sanitary conference is held in Paris, France with a goal of making quarantines…
Tippecanoe Hall (later becoming the Cook County Hospital) was closed
In 1850, Tippecanoe Hall closed. Its poor patients went to Illinois General Hospital of the Lake, a public…
Texas A&M (Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas) was founded
In 1850, Texas A&M (Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas) was founded.