Significant Events on June 9
Birth of Henry Hallett Dale (1875)
On June 9, 1875, English pharmacologist and physiologist Henry Hallett Dale was born. He is renowned for his contributions to the understanding of acetylcholine and its critical function in the chemical transmission of nerve impulses. In recognition of his groundbreaking research, Dale was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936.
Birth of Jordi Pujol i Soley (1930)
Spanish politician and physician Jordi Pujol i Soley was born on this day in 1930. As a notable physician, he is credited with the invention of Neobacitrin, an antibiotic ointment that has been significant in medical treatment.
Death of Camille Guérin (1961)
June 9 also marks the passing of French veterinarian, bacteriologist, and immunologist Camille Guérin in 1961. Together with Albert Calmette, she played a pivotal role in the development of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, which is essential for immunization against tuberculosis, a serious respiratory infection.