Significant Events on June 15

First Human Blood Transfusion (1667)

On June 15, 1667, Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denys conducted the first recorded human blood transfusion.

Birth of David Daniel Davis (1777)

British physician David Daniel Davis was born on June 15, 1777. He is recognized for his extensive publications aimed at enhancing the design of instruments used in childbirth.

Birth of Thomas Huckle Weller (1915)

American virologist Thomas Huckle Weller was born on June 15, 1915. He is renowned for his significant contributions to the isolation and treatment of various viruses, including polio, varicella, and Coxsackie viruses.