Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson pioneered the first prescription contraceptive gel
In 1931, Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson pioneered family planning products with ORTHO-GYNOL, the first prescription contraceptive gel.
Johnson ï¾ &ï¾ Johnson established operations in Mexico and South Africa
In 1930, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson established operations in Mexico and South Africa.
Philip Drinker and Louis Shaw developed the ‘iron lung’ to aid respiration
In 1929, Philip Drinker and Louis Shaw developed the ‘iron lung’ to aid respiration.
The iron lung was invented
In 1927, the iron lung was developed by Philip Drinker and Louis Agassiz Shaw at Harvard School of…
The Medical College of Virginia pharmacy curriculum extended to three years
In 1925, The Medical College of Virginia pharmacy curriculum extended to three years.
Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota
In 1924, Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota. Rigler obtained full…
Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson established first overseas operating company in the United Kingdom
In 1924, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson established first overseas operating company in the United Kingdom.
Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson launched BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages
In 1921, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson launched BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages. The bandages were invented by employee Earle Dickson,…
Paul Dudley White introduced the electrocardiograph to the U.S.
In 1914, at Harvard Medical School, Paul Dudley White introduced the electrocardiograph to the U.S. The original electrocardiograph…
Marie Skłodowska-Curie won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of radium and polonium, and the isolation of radium.
In 1911, Marie Curie, nee Sklodowska was awarded the The Nobel Prize in Chemistry “in recognition of her…
James Wood Johnson takes over the leadership of Johnsonï¾ & ï¾ Johnson
In 1910, James Wood Johnson takes over the leadership of Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson, a position he held until…
Siemensï¾ began ï¾ firstï¾ serial ï¾ production ï¾ ofï¾ hearing ï¾ instruments
In 1910, Siemens, now Sivantos,ï¾ beganï¾ the ï¾ first ï¾ serialï¾ production ï¾ of ï¾ hearingï¾ instruments. The history of electrical hearing…
Reuben Ottenberg performed the first blood transfusion using blood typing and cross-matching
In 1908, Mount Sinai’s Reuben Ottenberg first published mention of using blood test for compatibility before human blood…
Charles R Bard founded C R Bard, Inc. in New York City
In 1907, Charles R. Bard founded C. R. Bard in New York City. Bard’s first business involved importing…
The JE Hanger Company was incorporated
In 1906, The J.E. Hanger Company was incorporated. James Edward Hanger was the first amputee of the American…
Virginia H. Holsinger ï¾ Received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering
In 1995, Virginia H. Holsinger received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering, presented by…
James Hanger officially retired from the JE Hanger Company
In 1905, James Hanger officially retired from the J.E. Hanger Company. Mr. Hanger was the first amputee of…
Johnsonï¾ & ï¾ Johnson published the first First Aid Manuals
In 1901, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson published the first First Aid Manuals, using proven best practices from leading physicians….
Defibrillators were first demonstrated by Jean-Louis Provost and Frederic Batelli
In 1899, Jean-Louis Provost and Frederic Batelli at the University of Geneva, Switzerland discovered that small electrical shocks…
An Austrian newspaper reported a type of radiation now known as X-rays
On Jan. 5, 1896, an Austrian newspaper (Wiener Presse) reported that German physicist Wilhelm Rontgen had discovered a…
Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson launched maternity kits to make childbirth safer for mothers and babies
In 1894, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson launched maternity kits to make childbirth safer for mothers and babies. JOHNSON’Sï¾® Baby Powder goes…
The Utah Agricultural College (Utah State University) was founded
On Mar. 8, 1888, The Utah Agricultural College (UAC), now known as Utah State University, was founded as…
Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson published “Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment”
In 1888, Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson published “Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment.” The book quickly became one the…
The JE Hanger Company’s headquarters relocated to Washington, DC
In 1888, the J.E. Hanger Company’s headquarters was relocated to Washington, D.C. James Edward Hanger was the first…
The first X-ray was produced at Yale
On Feb. 5, 1886, Dr. Arthur Wright who produced the first X-ray at Yale the previous year, published…
Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson was founded in New Brunswick, New Jersey
In 1886, three brothers, Robert Wood Johnson, James Wood Johnson and Edward Mead Johnson, founded Johnsonï¾ & ï¾ Johnson…
Alexander Graham Bell used metal detector to locate a bullet lodged in the chest of American President James Garfield
On Jul. 26, 1881, Alexander Graham Bell used a metal detector in an attempt to locate a bullet…
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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…
Siemensï¾ developedï¾ theï¾ Phonophor, the firstï¾ technicalï¾ solutionï¾ forï¾ hearing ï¾ loss
In 1878, Siemens, now Sivantos,ï¾ developedï¾ the ï¾ Phonophor, the first ï¾ technicalï¾ solutionï¾ for ï¾ hearing ï¾ loss. The history of electrical…
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The first U.S. patent was signed by President George Washington
On Jul. 31, 1790, Samuel Hopkins was issued the first patent under the new U.S. patent statute signed…