The Laboratory of Viral Oncology was established
On Jan. 12, 1961, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) established the Laboratory of Viral Oncology, a new intramural…
External D & C No 15 cleared for uses outside the body
On Jan. 10, 1961, External D&C No. 15, a red color additive widely used in cosmetics before it…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vitamin K injection become standard practice at birth
In 1961, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vitamin K injection become standard practice at birth. A dose…
As part of its World Seeds Year, the FAO held a Technical Conference on Plant Exploration and Introduction
In 1961, as part of its World Seeds Year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held a Technical…
Outbreak in South Africa raises possibility of wild birds as a possible reservoir for influenza A viruses
In 1961, influenza virus was first isolated from wild birds in South Africa, from common terns (Sterna hirundo)….
Dr. Harold Copp of the UBC discovered calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium levels in the blood
In 1961, Dr. Harold Copp of the UBC discovered calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium levels in the…
Air Force reservists began new training program at Palo Alto-Stanford Hospital to become medical technicians
In 1961, fifty Air Force reservists began a new training program at Palo Alto-Stanford Hospital to become medical…
Raymond U Lemieux established a research program at the University of Alberta
In 1961, Raymond U. Lemieux established a research program at the University of Alberta (UA). UA researchers in…
The CDC expanded its reach into chronic disease by investigating a cancer cluster in Illinois
In 1961, the CDC expanded its reach into chronic disease by investigating a cancer cluster in Illinois.
The Cook County Hospital Fantus Out-Patient Clinic moved to Harrison and Winchester Streets
In 1961, The Cook County Hospital Fantus Out-Patient Clinic moved to Harrison and Winchester Streets.
Johnsonﾠ&ﾠJohnson acquired Janssen Pharmaceutica
In 1961, Johnsonﾠ&ﾠJohnson acquired Janssen Pharmaceutica in Belgium. Its founder, Dr. Paul Janssen, is recognized as one of…
Medtronic relocated its headquarters to St Anthony Village in Minneapolis
In 1961, Medtronic relocated its headquarters to a 15,000-square-foot facility in St. Anthony Village in Minneapolis. The new…
The first-ever National Poison Prevention Week was observed
In 1961, Congress established National Poison Prevention Week to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention….
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital was constructed
In 1961, The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital was constructed, and a diagnostic laboratory…
Platelet concentrates were recognized for reducing the mortality from hemorrhage in cancer patients
In 1961, platelet concentrates were recognized for reducing the mortality from hemorrhage in cancer patients.
Parks Medical Electronics was founded
In 1961, Parks Medical Electronics, founded in 1961 by Loren Parks, is the world’s oldest manufacturer of Doppler…
Marshal Nirenberg and others proved the triplet code is how the information to make proteins is stored in DNA
In 1961, Marshal Nirenberg and others prove the triplet code is how the information to make proteins is…
ER Squibb & Sons marketed the worldﾒs first electronic toothbrush
In 1961, E.R. Squibb & Sons marketed the worldﾒs first electronic toothbrush in 1961. By 1990 more than…
UPOV, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, was negotiated in Paris
In 1961, UPOV, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, was negotiated in Paris,…
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York became the first to use a ruby laser on a person to destroya retinal tumor
In 1961, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York becomes the first to use a ruby laser on a…
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Oral polio vaccine, developed by Dr Albert Sabin, was licensed for use in the U.S.
In 1961, oral polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Albert Sabin, was licensed for use in the U.S. In…
Milan (Mylan) was founded in White Sulphur Springs by US Army buddies
In 1961, Mylan, first known as Milan, the began doing business in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. U.S….
The University of California, San Diego was founded
On Nov. 18, 1960, the University of California, San Diego was officially established. The campus was realized through…
Last remaining source of the Hoxsey cancer treatment was eliminated by a federal court order
On Sept. 21, 1960, FDA officials announced the last remaining major source of the discredited Hoxsey cancer treatment…
CDC’s new permanent headquarters opened in Atlanta, Georgia
On Sept. 8, 1960, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new permanent headquarters opened in Atlanta,…
Visiting professor, Dr E Donnall Thomas performed bone marrow transplant at University of Washington Hospital
On Aug. 12, 1960, visiting professor, Dr. E. Donnall Thomas performed a bone marrow transplant at University of…
Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act required prominent label warnings on hazardous household chemical products
On Jul. 12, 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved the Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act (FHSA), enforced by…
Color Additive Amendment was enacted
On Jul. 12, 1960, the Color Additive Amendments of 1960 defined “color additive” and required that only color…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Wallace R. Brode
In 1960, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Wallace R. Brode by the American Chemical Society “to recognize…
Kenneth Millo Endicott became the fifth director of the National Cancer Institute
On Jul. 1, 1960, Kenneth Millo Endicott became the fifth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until…