Historical Events on May 26
Birth of Jean Bernard (1907)
On May 26, 1907, French physician and hematologist Jean Bernard was born. He later became the director of the Institute for Leukemia at the University of Paris, where he focused on advancing treatments for Hodgkin’s disease.
Birth of James Wong (1981)
On the same date in 1981, UK-born ethnobotanist and garden designer James Wong entered the world. He is well-known for presenting the UK television show “Grow Your Own Drugs,” which highlighted various natural remedies derived from plants.
Ebola Reaches Sierra Leone (2014)
In a significant public health announcement on May 26, 2014, the World Health Organization confirmed the arrival of Ebola in Sierra Leone, marking a critical point in the fight against the virus.