When Was the First Blood Transfusion Performed?

On January 1, 1916

Medical researcher Oswald Hope Robertson performed the first-ever blood transfusion using stored and refrigerated blood.

This Day in History - January 1

1971

America banned all advertisements of cigarettes on TV and radio.

1999

The Euro currency was introduced and adopted by 11 Member States.

2011

Estonia joined the Eurozone and adopted the Euro as its currency.

2019

Same-sex marriage became legal in Austria.

1892

Ellis Island opened as a US immigration inspection station.

What Happened on Jan 1?

What Happened in 1916?