Historical Events on October 12
Birth of Arthur Harden
On October 12, 1865, British biochemist Arthur Harden was born. He is renowned for sharing the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929 due to his significant contributions to the study of sugar fermentation and fermentative enzymes.
First Use of Iron Lung Respirator
On this date in 1928, an iron lung respirator was utilized for the first time at Children’s Hospital in Boston. This groundbreaking device marked a significant advancement in medical technology.
Birth of Robert Coles
October 12, 1929, also marks the birth of American author and child psychiatrist Robert Coles. Coles has contributed over 1,300 articles focusing on the moral, spiritual, and social sensibilities of children.