Steamer Virginia arrived in New York, its passengers riddled with cholera and ordered quarantined
On April 18, 1866, the steamer Virginia arrived in New York from Liverpool, its passengers riddled with cholera….
The Library of Medicine occupied space in the Riggs Bank building and the former Ford’s Theatre, site of President Lincoln’s assassination
In 1866, the Library of Medicine occupied space in the Riggs Bank building and in the former Ford’s…
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated
In 1866, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was incorporated as the first humane…
John Langdon Down, a British doctor, Described What is now known as “Down syndrome”
In 1866, John Langdon Down, a British doctor, described what is now known as “Down syndrome” named after…
The New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanical Arts (University of New Hampshire) was founded
In 1866, The New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanical Arts (University of New Hampshire) was founded.
The Metropolitan Board of Health was established in New York City
In 1866, The Metropolitan Board of Health was established in New York City at the suggestion of the…
Lucy Hobbs becomes the first woman in the world to receive a doctorate in dentistry
In 1866, Lucy Hobbs became the first woman in the world to receive a doctorate in dentistry. She…
The Legislature designated the University of Wisconsin as the Wisconsin land-grant institution
In 1866, the Legislature designated the University of Wisconsin as the Wisconsin land-grant institution.