Physician William A. Hinton, developer of a widely used test for syphilis, is born in Chicago.
At a Glance
- Date
- 15 December 1883
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Key people
- William A. Hinton
- Category
- Science, Medicine & Invention
- Source
- Medical records; biographical accounts · National Library of Medicine
What It Meant Then
He became the first Black professor at Harvard Medical School.
What It Means Now
Hinton's research advanced public health while he mentored generations of doctors.
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