The Pasteur Institute Opened its Doors as a rabies treatment center
On Nov. 14, 1888, following Louis Pasteur’s successful international appeal for funds, the Pasteur Institute opened it doors…
The Utah Agricultural College (Utah State University) was founded
On Mar. 8, 1888, The Utah Agricultural College (UAC), now known as Utah State University, was founded as…
Las Cruces College (New Mexico State University) was founded
In 1888, the New Mexico State University, located in Las Cruces, was founded as a land-grant agricultural college…
Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson published “Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment”
In 1888, Johnson ﾠ& ﾠJohnson published “Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment.” The book quickly became one the…
Johnson ﾠ& ﾠJohnson pioneered the first commercial first aid kits
In 1888, Johnson ﾠ& ﾠJohnson pioneered the first commercial first aid kits. The initial kits were designed to…
The Bayer Company launched first pharmaceutical product, antipyretic Phenacetin
In 1888, the Bayer Company launched its first pharmaceutical product, antipyretic Phenacetin.
Dutch microbiologist Martinus Willem Beijerinck observed Rhizobium leguminosarum nodulating peas
In 1888, Dutch microbiologist Martinus Willem Beijerinck observes Rhizobium leguminosarum nodulating peas.
The diphtheria toxin was discovered by Emile Roux
In 1888, the diphtheria toxin was developed by Emile Roux at the Pasteur Institute. Passive serum therapies were…
The JE Hanger Company’s headquarters relocated to Washington, DC
In 1888, the J.E. Hanger Company’s headquarters was relocated to Washington, D.C. James Edward Hanger was the first…