British naturalist Charles Darwin departed England on the voyage of the “Beagle”
On Dec. 27, 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin departed England on the British science expedition voyage of the “Beagle”…
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Thimerosal was synthesized and patented
In 1927, Thimerosal was synthesized and patented by chemist Morris Kharasch at the University of Maryland. Thimerosal is…
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The Medical Society of South Carolina Granted Charter by State Assembly
On Dec. 20, 1823, the South Carolina General Assembly granted the request of the Medical Society of South…
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James Parkinson published an essay on paralysis agitans known as Shaking Palsy
In 1817, James Parkinson published an essay on six cases of paralysis agitans known as Shaking Palsy. This paper…
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The admission of foreign seamen to Marine hospitals on a reimbursable basis was authorized
On May 3, 1802, the U.S. Marine Hospital authorized the admission of foreign seamen to Marine hospitals on…
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The first permanent Marine hospital was authorized to be built in Boston, Mass
On May 3, 1802, the first permanent Marine hospital was authorized to be built in Boston, Mass. A…
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The University of North Carolina was founded
On Dec. 11, 1789, the University of North Carolina (UNC) was founded. The UNC was the first public…
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Abraham Baldwin was selected president of the University of Georgia
On Feb. 13, 1786, first meeting of the University of Georgia board of trustees was held and Abraham…
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The Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University was founded
On Sept. 19, 1782, the Harvard Medical School was founded by Dr. John Warren a graduate of Harvard…
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The Massachusetts Medical Society was founded
On Nov. 1, 1781, the Massachusetts Medical Society was established, and its charter was signed by Samuel Adams,…
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George Washington mandated Smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers
On Feb. 6, 1777, George Washington ordered the mandatory smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers against smallpox which had…
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek reported microscopic observations on mold, parts of a bee and a louse
On Sept. 17, 1683, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, known as “the Father of Microbiology” wrote to the Royal Society…
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Robert Hooke published Micrographia that describes cells for the first time
In 1665, Robert Hooke published Micrographia that described cells – viewed in sections of cork – for the…
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An Arab chieftain first used artificial insemination to produce superior horses
In 1322, an Arab chieftain first used artificial insemination to produce superior horses.
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The Third Lateran Council decreed with Canon 23 separate living arrangements for lepers
In 1179, the Third Lateran Council decreed with Canon 23 living arrangements for lepers and how their necessary…
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Atossa, daughter of Cyrius the Great: the first women diagnosed with breast cancer
In 470, Atossa, daughter of Cyrius the Great became the first women in recorded history to be diagnosed…
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Earliest written records and illustrations of breast cancer
The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, dated to 3,000-2,500 B.C., and possibly attributable to Imhotep, the Egyptian physician-architect, provided…
