Clara Barton founded the American Association of the Red Cross
On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton, named the “Angel of the Battlefield” during the Civil War, founded the…
Storrs Agricultural School (University of Connecticut) was founded
On Apr. 21, 1881, the University of Connecticut began with a gift. In 1880, brothers Charles and Augustus…
The University of the State of Alabama (University of Alabama) opened
On Apr. 18, 1831, the University of the State of Alabama (University of Alabama) opened, and by May…
Dakota Agricultural College (South Dakota State University) was founded
On Feb. 21, 1881, the University of South Dakota was founded by the Dakota Territorial Legislature in Vermillion,…
An act of Congress dedicated land in Montana Territory for creation of a University
On Feb. 18, 1881, an act of the U.S. Congress dedicated for university purposes in Montana seventy-two sections…
The Eastman Dry Plate Company (Kodak) was founded
On Jan. 1, 1881, the Eastman Dry Plate Company (Eastman Kodak) was founded in Rochester, New York. Kodak…
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Trademark registration was added to the functions of the The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
In 1881, a trademark registration was added to the functions of the The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…
The Bayer Company became a joint stock company called Farbenfabriken vorm Friedr Bayer & Co
In 1881, the Bayer Company became a joint stock company called Farbenfabriken vorm. Friedr. Bayer & Co.
Carlos Finlay proposed that yellow fever was transmitted by mosquitoes
In 1881, Carlos Finlay, a Cuban doctor and scientist, proposed that yellow fever was transmitted by mosquitoes. Finlay’s…
Louis Pasteur proved the germ theory of disease by inoculating sheep against anthrax
In 1881, Louis Pasteur announced his theory that vaccinating livestock, in effect giving animals a disease, would protect…
Louis Pasteur and George Miller Sternberg isolated and grew the pneumococcus organism
In 1881, Louis Pasteur and George Miller Sternberg almost simultaneously isolated and grew the pneumococcus organism.
Nebraska’s first medical college was reorganized and renamed the Omaha Medical College
In 1881, Nebraskaï¾’s first medical college was reorganized and renamed the Omaha Medical College. Today, the University of…
The Pharmacy Department of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina was chartered
In 1881, the Medical College of South Carolina (as it was then known) was already a venerable institution,…
The University of Southern California was founded
On Oct. 6, 1880, the University of Southern California (USC) was founded. USC traces its origins to Judge…
The University of Southern California College of Medicine was established
On Oct. 6, 1880, University of Southern California College of Medicine (USC) was established, the first in Southern…
Albert Davis Lasker who founded The Albert Lasker Medical Research Awards, was born in Freiburg, Germany
On May 1, 1880, Albert Davis Lasker an American businessman often considered the founder of modern advertising, who…
Peter Collier at the US Department of Agriculture recommended passage of a national food and drug law
In 1880. Peter Collier, a chief chemist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, recommended passage of a national…
Charles Laveran discovered the cause of malaria (“bad air”) to be one-celled parasites of the genus Plasmodium
In 1880, french Military surgeon Charles Laveran while stationed in Algiers discovered the cause of malaria (“bad air”)…
Nebraska’s first medical college founded
In 1880, Nebraska’s first medical college was founded, and in 1881 the college was reorganized and renamed the…
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation company purchased 360 acres of land, sight unseen, atop Marquam Hill
In 1880, the Oregon Railroad and Navigation company bought 360 acres of land, sight unseen, atop Marquam Hil,…
John B Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as US Surgeon General)
On Apr. 3, 1879, John B. Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as U.S. Surgeon General),…
German biologist Walter Fleming stained chromosomes to observe them clearly and describes the process of mitosis
In 1879, German biologist Walter Fleming stains chromosomes to observe them clearly and describes the process of mitosis.
Following yellow fever outbreaks, the US Congress established the National Board of Health
In 1879, following yellow fever outbreaks, the U.S. Congress established the National Board of Health, in part to…
Louis Pasteur created the first live attenuated bacterial vaccine (chicken cholera)
In 1879, Louis Pasteur created the first live attenuated bacterial vaccine (chicken cholera). He happened upon the method…
Iowa State University established the nation’s first College of Veterinary Medicine
In 1879, the College of Veterinary Medicine was established at Iowa State University in Ames, the nationï¾’s first…
Seaman Knapp became the second president of Iowa Agricultural College (ISU)
In 1879, Seaman Knapp served as the second president of Iowa Agricultural College (ISU) from 1883-1884. In 1987,…
Virginia General Assembly amended MCVs charter to allow the College to confer a degree in pharmacy
In 1879, the Virginia General Assembly amended MCVs charter to allow the College to confer a degree in…
Creighton College was founded
On Sept. 2, 1878, Creighton College opened its doors through a gift from Mary Lucretia Creighton who required…
The Sisters of Charity of Providence opened Seattle’s first hospital
On Aug. 2, 1878, the Sisters of Charity of Providence opened Seattle’s first hospital at Fifth Avenue and…
Act to Prevent the Introduction of Contagious or Infectious Diseases into the United States went into effect
On Apr. 29, 1878, an Act to Prevent the Introduction of Contagious or Infectious Diseases into the United…