The first observance of American Education Week occurred
On Dec. 4, 1921, the first observance of American Education Week began, running until December 10 with the…
Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association (Land O’Lakes) was founded
On Jul. 8, 1921, the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association (Land O’Lakes) was founded in Saint Paul as a…
The Alberta Research Council was founded
In 1921, the Alberta Research Council (ARC), was founded by a provincial government Order-in-Council as the Scientific and…
Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson launched BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages
In 1921, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson launched BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages. The bandages were invented by employee Earle Dickson,…
Future President of the U.S. Franklin D Roosevelt became a victim of polio
In 1921, future President of the U.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) became a victim of polio at the…
Frederick Banting and Charles Best administered insulin from the pancreas’ of dogs proving insulin’s efficacy in treating human diabetes
In 1921, Frederick Banting and Charles Best who extracted the hormone insulin from the pancreas’ of dogs in…
Riceland Foods was founded by a group of Arkansas rice farmers
In 1921, Riceland Foods was founded by a group of Arkansas rice farmers that created a farmers cooperative…
Edward W Scripps, a renowned journalist, and William Emerson Ritter, a California zoologist, founded Science Service
In 1921, Edward W. Scripps, a renowned journalist, and William Emerson Ritter, a California zoologist, founded Science Service,…
The Rocky Mountain Laboratory was established in Hamilton
In 1921, the founding of the Rocky Mountain Laboratory (RML) can be traced back to westward migration when…
Edward R Squibb coined the slogan: “The priceless ingredient in every product is the honor and integrity of its maker”
In 1921, Edward R. Squibb, M.D. coined the slogan: “The priceless ingredient in every product is the honor…
Frank Schofield identified the first blood thinner
In 1921, Frank Schofield identified the first blood thinner, later identified as dicoumoral, which led to the discovery…
Hollister-Stier Laboratories was founded in Spokane by chemist Guy Hollister and Robert E Stier, MD
In 1921, Hollister-Stier Laboratories, located in Spokane, is the oldest name in allergy science. The company was founded…