First successful transfusion of human blood to a patient was performed

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In 1818, the first successful transfusion of human blood to a patient was performed by British obstetrician James Blundel, for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.

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Source: Red Cross
Credit: James Blundell c. 1820. Engraving by John Cochran.

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