The South Carolina State University agricultural program was terminated
In 1971, the South Carolina State University agricultural program was terminated and the college farm was transformed into…
Dr. Earl Sutherland was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
In 1971, Dr. Earl Sutherland of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine was awarded the Nobel Prize in…
G Denman Hammond became the USC Cancer Center’s founding director
In 1971, G. Denman Hammond, M.D., a renowned pediatric oncologist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and leader in…
MD Anderson became one of the nation’s first NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers
In 1971, The MD Anderson Cancer Center became one of the nation’s first NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers. Today,…
Stanford Hospital staffers tried novel approach to aid for stroke victims
In 1971, Stanford Hospital staffers tried a novel approach to provide aid for stroke victims. By writing the…
Stanford Medicine researchers discovered RNA priming of DNA synthesis
In 1971, Stanford Medicine researchers discovered RNA priming of DNA synthesis.
Stanford Medicine hosted the first multicenter trial to demonstrate that lowering cholesterol levels prevents heart disease
In 1971, Stanford Medicine hosted the first multicenter trial to demonstrate that lowering cholesterol levels prevents heart disease.
Paul Berg of Stanford University spliced the DNA of viruses into the first recombinant molecules
In 1971, Paul Berg of Stanford University spliced the DNA of viruses into the first recombinant molecules. Bergﾒs…
University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences established
In 1971, the University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences established.
The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution was established
In 1971, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution was established is one of the world’s leading non-profit oceanographic research…
The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Alabama was founded
In 1971, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center (UAB) was founded and received its NCI…
The CDC recommended discontinuation of routine immunization and vaccination requirements for smallpoxﾠ in the US
In 1971, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended discontinuation of routine immunization and vaccination…
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded jointly to Bernard Katz, Ulf von Euler and Julius Axelrod “for their discoveries concerning the humoral transmitters”
In 1971, The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Sir Bernard Katz, Ulf von…
The CDC discovers that hepatitis B is sexually transmitted
In 1971, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discovered that hepatitis B is sexually transmitted….
Helen Keller Day declared by Lions Clubs International
In 1971, the Board of Directors of Lions Clubs International declared that Jun. 1 would be remembered as…
University of Iowa dental researcher George Andreasen invented the nickel and titanium-alloy archwire
In 1971, University of Iowa dental researcher George Andreasen invented the nickel and titanium-alloy archwire, a flexible orthodontic…
Testing of donated blood for Hepatitis B surface antigen began
In 1971, the testing of donated blood for Hepatitis B surface antigen began. The hepatitis B virus was…
Squibb established worldwide headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey
In 1971, Squibb established worldwide headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey. It also expanded facilities for the Squibb Institute…
Congress enacted the Plant Variety Protection Act
On Dec. 24, 1970, the U.S. Congress enacted the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) to extend patent protection…
Norman Borlaug became the first plant breeder to Accept the Nobel Prize for his work on wheat varieties
On Dec. 10, 1970, Norman Borlaug, from Cresco, Iowa, became the first plant breeder to accept the Nobel…
The US Environmental Protection Agency was established
On Dec. 2, 1970, the EPA was established by President Richard Nixon with an Executive Order to consolidate…
The national panel of consultants submitted to the Senate committee a report entitled “National Program for the Conquest of Cancer”
On Nov. 25, 1970, the national panel of consultants submitted to the Senate committee a report entitled “National…
President Nixon nominated William D Ruckelshaus to be the first Administrator of the EPA
On Nov. 6, 1970, President Nixon nominated William D. Ruckelshaus to be the first Administrator of the U.S….
The John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation was founded
On Oct. 18, 1970, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation was founded. The MacArthur’s business interests…
Carl Gwin Baker became the sixth director of the National Cancer Institute
On Jul. 13, 1970, Carl Gwin Baker became the sixth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until…
The Olin Corporation stopped manufacturing DDT
On Jun. 30, 1970, the Olin Corporation stopped manufacturing DDT after intense pressure from the Army and environmental…
The Senate approved the establishment of the National Panel of Consultants on the Conquest of Cancer
On Apr. 27, 1970, at the request of Senator Ralph W. Yarborough, chairman of the Committee on Labor…
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Earth Day was held for the first time
On Apr. 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was held and the modern environmental movement was born. A…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Max Tishler
In 1970, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Max Tishler ‘for his numerous contributions to…
Medic One went into operation as an on-the-scene, emergency response system
On Mar. 7, 1970, Medic One went into operation in King County, Washington as an on-the-scene, emergency response…