Atomic Energy Commission issued a construction permit for University of Missouri research reactor
On Oct. 21, 1961, the Atomic Energy Commission issued a construction permit for the University of Missouri Research…
The National Congress on Medical Quackery convened in Washington, DC
On Oct. 6, 1961, the National Congress on Medical Quackery convened in Washington, D.C. sponsored jointly by the…
Congress authorized the SEC to conduct a study of fragmentation in the OTC market
In September 1961, U. S. Congress authorized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct a study of…
The Committee on the National Medal of Science was established by President John F Kennedy
On Aug. 23, 1961, The Committee on the National Medal of Science was established by President John F….
Pioneering immunologist Frank Dixon and four of his colleagues joined Scripps
On Jul. 1, 1961, pioneering immunologist Frank Dixon and four of his colleagues (William Weigle, Joseph Feldman, Charles…
The North Carolina Award for Science was established by the General Assembly
On Jun. 22, 1961, the North Carolina Award for Science, the stateï¾’s highest civilian honor, was established by…
President John F Kennedy expanded the US Space Program
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy in his historic message to a joint session of the…
Dr Hans Neurath became the first UW School of Medicine faculty member elected to the National Academy of Sciences
On Apr. 25, 1961, Biochemist Dr. Hans Neurath became the first University of Washington School of Medicine faculty…
President Kennedy swore in Luther Terry as US Surgeon General
On Mar. 2, 1961, President Kennedy swore in Luther Leonidas Terry as U.S. Surgeon General. The landmark Surgeon…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Louis P. Hammett
In 1961, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Louis P. Hammett by the American Chemical Society “to recognize…
Measles vaccine reported effective
On Jan. 17, 1961, a measles vaccine reported effective In 1963, Pfizer introduced a deactivated measles vaccine, and…
The Laboratory of Viral Oncology was established
On Jan. 12, 1961, the Laboratory of Viral Oncology was established at the National Cancer Institute to investigate…
External D & C No 15 cleared for uses outside the body
On Jan. 10, 1961, External D&C No. 15, a red color additive widely used in cosmetics before it…
Parks Medical Electronics was founded
In 1961, Parks Medical Electronics, founded in 1961 by Loren Parks, is the world’s oldest manufacturer of Doppler…
Milan (Mylan) was founded in White Sulphur Springs by US Army buddies
In 1961, Mylan, first known as Milan, the began doing business in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. U.S….
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York became the first to use a ruby laser on a person to destroya retinal tumor
In 1961, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York becomes the first to use a ruby laser on a…
ER Squibb & Sons marketed the worldï¾’s first electronic toothbrush
In 1961, E.R. Squibb & Sons marketed the worldï¾’s first electronic toothbrush in 1961. By 1990 more than…
Oral polio vaccine types 1 and 2 was developed by Dr Albert Sabin
In 1961, oral polio vaccine types 1 and 2, developed by Dr. Albert Sabin and grown in monkey…
Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson acquired Janssen Pharmaceutica
In 1961, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson acquired Janssen Pharmaceutica in Belgium. Its founder, Dr. Paul Janssen, is recognized as one of…
The first-ever National Poison Prevention Week was observed
In 1961, Congress established National Poison Prevention Week to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention….
Platelet concentrates were recognized for reducing the mortality from hemorrhage in cancer patients
In 1961, platelet concentrates were recognized for reducing the mortality from hemorrhage in cancer patients.
Marshal Nirenberg and others proved the triplet code is how the information to make proteins is stored in DNA
In 1961, Marshal Nirenberg and others prove the triplet code is how the information to make proteins is…
UPOV, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, was negotiated in Paris
In 1961, UPOV, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, was negotiated in Paris,…
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Oral polio vaccine, developed by Dr Albert Sabin, was licensed for use in the U.S.
In 1961, oral polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Albert Sabin, was licensed for use in the U.S. In…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vitamin K injection become standard practice at birth
In 1961, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vitamin K injection become standard practice at birth. A dose…
As part of its World Seeds Year, the FAO held a Technical Conference on Plant Exploration and Introduction
In 1961, as part of its World Seeds Year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held a Technical…
Raymond U Lemieux established a research program at the University of Alberta
In 1961, Raymond U. Lemieux established a research program at the University of Alberta (UA). UA researchers in…
Outbreak in South Africa raises possibility of wild birds as a possible reservoir for influenza A viruses
In 1961, influenza virus was first isolated from wild birds in South Africa, from common terns (Sterna hirundo),…
Dr. Harold Copp of the UBC discovered calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium levels in the blood
In 1961, Dr. Harold Copp of the UBC discovered calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium levels in the…
Air Force reservists began new training program at Palo Alto-Stanford Hospital to become medical technicians
In 1961, fifty Air Force reservists began a new training program at Palo Alto-Stanford Hospital to become medical…