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.

1892

Ellis Island opened as a US immigration inspection station.

1801

The Union Jack flag was flown for the first time in Dublin, Ireland, to commemorate the union between Great Britain and Ireland.

45 BC

The Julian Calendar was used for the first time.

2011

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

What Happened on Jan 1?

What Happened in 1916?