University of Washington was founded in Seattle
On Nov. 4, 1861, the University of Washington (UW) was founded in Seattle. As of October 2020, the…
James Edward Hanger becomes the first amputee of the American Civil War
On Jun. 3, 1861, James Edward Hanger becomes the first amputee of the American Civil War. By the…
Darwin lion of season
The Lion of the Season, Cartoon from Punch, by John Leech, London, May, 25, 1861.
The US Patent and Trade Office annual seed distribution exceeded 24 million packages of seeds
In 1861, the U.S. Patent and Trade Office annual seed distribution exceeded 2.4 million packages of seed (containing…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology was founded
In 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was founded through the efforts of William Barton Rogers formerly chair…
Julian John Chisolm published his ‘A Manual of Military Surgery’
In 1861, Julian John Chisolm (Dean, 1866-67, School of Medicine of the Medical College of the State of…
The Medical College of Virginia remained open during the Civil War
In 1861, The Medical College of Virginia remained open during the Civil War and graduated a class each…