The Saint Marys Hospital opened with 27 beds in Rochester
On Sept. 30, 1889, the Saint Marys Hospital opened with 27 beds in Rochester. William Worrall Mayo and…
The Johns Hopkins medical hospital in Baltimore opened
On May 7, 1889, the Johns Hopkins medical hospital in Baltimore opened.
Susan La Flesche Picotte, MD became the first American Indian woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree
On Mar. 14, 1889, Susan La Flesche Picotte, MD became the first American Indian woman in the U.S….
The University of New Mexico was founded
On Feb. 28, 1889, the New Mexico State University (NMSU), located in Las Cruces, was founded as a…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was founded
On Feb. 15, 1889, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was founded. The Commissioner of Agriculture becomes Secretary…
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first master of science degree was awarded
In 1891, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first master of science degree was awarded to Charles N….
The vedalia beetle (aka lady bug) introduced from Australia to California to control cottonycushion scale
In 1889, the vedalia beetle (aka lady bug) was introduced from Australia to California to control cottonycushion scale,…
Johns Hopkins hospital construction was completed
In 1889, Johns Hopkins hospital construction completed. At the time it was believed to be the largest medical…
The Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association was organized
In 1889, the Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association was organized.
The Pasteur Institute was established as a rabies treatment center
On Nov. 14, 1888, the Pasteur Institute was established as a rabies treatment center as well as an…
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…
Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson published “Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment”
In 1888, Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson published “Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment.” The book quickly became one the…
Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson pioneered the first commercial first aid kits
In 1888, Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson 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…
Clinton Pharmaceutical Company was incorporated
On Dec. 13, 1887, William McLaren Bristol and his friend, John Ripley Myers, invested $5,000 into the Clinton…
The North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (North Carolina State University) was founded
On Mar. 3, 1887, the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (North Carolina State University) was…
Charles Edwin Bessey became professor of botany at the Iowa Agricultural College (ISU)
In 1870, Charles Edwin Bessey became professor of botany at the Iowa Agricultural College (ISU) and left in…
The Marine Hospital Service created in a one-room laboratory by Joseph Kinyoun
In 1887, Joseph Kinyoun, a Marine Hospita Service (MHS) physician trained in the new bacteriological methods, set up…
Yale College became Yale University
In 1887, Yale College became Yale University. Yale University was founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School in…
The Southern Dental College was founded as a department of Atlanta Medical College
In 1887, the Southern Dental College was founded as a department of Atlanta Medical College, was the first…
The Hatch Act established the national system of agricultural research experiment stations
In 1887, the Hatch Act, written by Seaman Knapp and Charles Bessey on the faculty at Iowa Agricultural…
University of Oregon chartered a state medical school in Portland and established the Department of Medicine
In 1887, The University of Oregon chartered a state medical school in Portland and begins the University of…
U.S. Congress passed The Margarine Act of 1886
On Aug. 2. 1886, the U.S. Congress passed the Oleomargarine Act which among other things, directed the Secretary…
The Oleomargarine Act defined the essence of butter and imposed a two-cent per pound tax on oleomargarine
On Jul. 23, 1886, the first Oleomargarine Act became effective and defined the essence of butter and imposed…
The first X-ray was produced at Yale
On Feb. 5, 1886, Dr. Arthur Wright who produced the first X-ray at Yale the previous year, published…
Cook County Hospital opened in January when 12 patients arrived from the Poor Farm and from Mercy Hospital
In 1886, Cook County Hospital opened in Jan. when 12 patients arrived from the Poor Farm and from…