The University of Calgary was founded
On Apr. 29, 1966, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) was founded as the Calgary branch of the University…
CDC announced the first national measles eradication campaign
In January 1966, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Smallpox Eradication Program was established in…
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FDA contracted with National Academy of Sciences to evaluate effectiveness of drugs
In 1966, the Drug Efficacy Study of the National Research Council’s Division of Medical Sciences, which was tasked…
The universal biohazard symbol warning sign used in doctor offices and medical establishments was developed
In 1966, the universal biohazard symbol (fire orange) warning sign used in doctor offices and medical establishments was…
Headline in the Manila Bulletin read MARCOS GETS MIRACLE RICE
In 1966, a headline in the Manila Bulletin read MARCOS GETS MIRACLE RICE – the first time the…
The World Heath Organization implemented vaccination program to eradicate smallpox from the world in ten years
In 1966, members of the World Heath Organization implement a vaccination program to eradicate smallpox from the world…
Thermus aquaticus was first discovered in Yellowstone National Park
In 1966, Thermus aquaticus was first discovered in the Mushroom Pool of Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National…
The FDA licensed amantadine, a new antiviral medication, as a prophylactic against influenza A
In 1966, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed amantadine (marketed as Symmetrel) to Du Pont, a…
The CDC announced a national measles eradication campaign
In 1966, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a national measles eradication campaign.
Pioneering work in inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy at Iowa State University led to an analysis tool that’s standard laboratories worldwide
In 1966, pioneering work in inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy at Iowa State University led to an analysis tool…
Kimishige Ishizaka, along with his wife Teruko Ishizaka, first described a new antibody isotype: immunoglobulin E (IgE)
In 1966, Kimishige (“Kimi”) Ishizaka, along with his wife Teruko (‘Terry’) Ishizaka, first described a new antibody isotype:…
A merger formed between the Detroit Institute for Cancer Research, Yates Cancer Detection Clinic, Michigan Cancer Registry, and the Michigan Cancer Foundation
In 1966, a merger formed between the Detroit Institute for Cancer Research, Yates Cancer Detection Clinic, Michigan Cancer…
Medtronic purchased the patents related to implantable pacemakers from Drs. Greatbatch and Chardack
In 1966, Medtronic purchased the patents related to implantable pacemakers from Drs. Wilson Greatbatch and William Chardack. Building…
Washington Univesrity – St Louis Physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of radiation therapy technologists
In 1966, Washington Univesrity – St. Louis physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of…
The Duke University Primate Center (Duke Lemur Center) was established
In 1966, the Duke University Primate Center, now known as the Duke Lemur Center, was established on 80…
The MCSC School of Allied Health Sciences (College of Health Profession) was founded
In 1966, the School of Allied Health Sciences was founded at the MCSC. It later became the College…
Siemens presented the Siretta 339, the first in-the-ear hearing instrument
In 1966, Siemens, now Sivantos, presented the Siretta 339, the first in-the-ear hearing instrument. The history of electrical…
St Jude patients were the first ALL patients to ever be successfully taken off therapy
In 1966, a group of St. Jude patients were the first acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients to ever…
NCI standardized the testing of cancer-causing chemicals
In 1966, the NCI standardized the testing of cancer-causing chemicals. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
School of Basic Sciences and Graduate Studies was established at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1966, the Medical College of Virginia School of Basic Sciences and Graduate Studies was established.
The CDC launched the global Smallpox eradication effort
On Nov. 23, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson announced plans for a 5-year smallpox eradication and measles control program…
President Johnson nominated William H Stewart as US Surgeon General
On Sept. 24, 1965, President Johnson nominated William H. Stewart as U.S. Surgeon General.
Simon Fraser University was founded
On Sept. 9, 1965, Simon Fraser University was founded. The university is named after Simon Fraser, loyalist, fur…
Drug Abuse Control Amendments were enacted
On Jul. 15, 1965, the Drug Abuse Control Amendments, which protected the public health and safety by amending…
Revised food standards for peanut butter were issued
On Jul. 8, 1965, the revised food standard for peanut butter was issued.
The Priestley Medal was awarded to William J. Sparks
In 1965, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to William J. Sparks ‘for his numerous contributions…
The AAALAC filed its articles of incorporation
On Apr. 8, 1965, the Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) filed its articles of incorporation…
CDC – NASA Technology of Spacecraft Sterilization report released
On Feb. 9, 1965, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – NASA Technology of Spacecraft…
At the height of the great plague in London more than 7,000 people died weekly
In September 1665, at the height of the great plague in London, more than 7,100 died in one…
Microbiologist John Spizizen arrived at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
In 1965, microbiologist John Spizizen arrived at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation from the University of Minnesota…