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Today would have been Edward Jenner's birthday

Edward Jenner Conqueror of Smallpox
Author: Ana María Rodríguez
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2504-2

Publication Year: 2006
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 128

In the eighteenth century, when Edward Jenner lived, people all over the world lived in fear of a disease called smallpox. Thanks to Jenner’s pioneering use of vaccination, the disease would eventually be eradicated. The last known case of smallpox was finally isolated in 1977. By 1980, the disease was declared completely eliminated. Edward Jenner’s work with smallpox opened a new era in medicine, providing hope for humanity by showing that diseases could be fought and eventually defeated.

On this day in 1796

English physician Edward Jenner administered the first vaccination against smallpox.

Today would have been Sigmund Freud's birthday

Sigmund Freud Exploring the Mysteries of the Mind
Author: John Bankston
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2336-9

Publication Year: 2006
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 128

Sigmund Freud is the father of modern psychotherapy. Freud’s theories led to new approaches in how we relate to one another, and has also influenced the arts. Indeed, in the Modern Era, the influence of Freud is nearly inescapable. Without a doubt, this marks Sigmund Freud as one of the most influential figures of Modern History.

On this day in history

In 1902, scientists Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium.

Today would have been Leonardo da Vinci's birthday

Leonardo da Vinci was born on this date in 1452.

On this day in history

The Salk vaccine was declared safe and effective.

Birthday of William Harvey

William Harvey Discoverer of How Blood Circulates, Revised Edition
Author: Lisa Yount
State Affiliation of Author: CA
ISBN-13:
978-0-7660-3010-7

ISBN-10: 0-7660-3010-5
Publication Year: 2008
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 128

What does the heart do? Why does it beat? What is a pulse? Up until the 17th century, most believed that blood sloshed around the body like ocean tides. Then the English physician William Harvey showed the world that the heart is actually a pump, and that blood circulates throughout the body. This marked one of the greatest advances in the study of medicine.

Today would have been Copernicus' 537th birthday!

February 19th is the birthday of Copernicus. He would have turned 537!