Significant Events on August 2
Birth of Theodor Zwinger (1533)
On this day in 1533, Swiss physician and humanist scholar Theodor Zwinger was born. He is known for publishing several influential works on travel and for his studies in theoretical medicine.
Birth of Leopold Gmelin (1788)
German chemist Leopold Gmelin was born on August 2, 1788. He is credited with developing Gmelin’s test, a chemical procedure used to detect bile in urine samples.
Passing of Peter Safar (2003)
On August 2, 2003, Austrian physician Peter Safar passed away. He is best remembered for his pivotal role in introducing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a life-saving procedure that has saved countless lives.