Historical Events on August 2
Birth of Theodor Zwinger (1533)
Swiss physician and humanist scholar Theodor Zwinger was born on this day. Zwinger is known for his numerous publications on travel and his studies in theoretical medicine.
Birth of Leopold Gmelin (1788)
On August 2, 1788, German chemist Leopold Gmelin was born. He is recognized for developing Gmelin’s test, a significant chemical test used to identify the presence of bile in urine samples.
Death of Peter Safar (2003)
Austrian physician Peter Safar passed away on this date in 2003. He is best remembered for his pivotal role in the introduction of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).