Historical Birthdays on September 15
Chujiro Hayashi (1880)
On September 15, 1880, Japanese physician Chujiro Hayashi was born. He is recognized for his use of Reiki, a form of alternative medicine that involves the transfer of ‘universal energy’ from the physician’s palms to the patient, often referred to as hand healing.
Luther Terry (1911)
American physician and public health official Luther Terry was born on September 15, 1911. He served as the ninth Surgeon General of the United States and is primarily known for his significant warnings regarding the health risks associated with tobacco use.
Neil Bartlett (1932)
On this date in 1932, American chemist Neil Bartlett was born. He is renowned for his groundbreaking work in chemistry, particularly for creating the first noble gas compounds.