Tag: smallpox

ON THIS DAY: the first smallpox vaccination (1796)

On this Day May 14, 2026 at 16:58

A medical breakthrough in 1796 On this day in 1796, English physician Edward Jenner carried out what is widely recognised as the world’s first successful...

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ON THIS DAY: First successful wagon train to California left (1841)

May 15, 2026 at 16:48

DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Ituri province

Health May 15, 2026 at 16:24

Ebola outbreak declared in eastern Congo Africa's top health agency...

Dinosaur discovery in Thailand of giant sauropod stuns scientists

Life May 15, 2026 at 16:00

New giant dinosaur identified in Thailand A new type of...

First crematorium project in Cyprus secures planning approval

Cyprus May 15, 2026 at 15:18

The first official planning permit for the construction of...

Trump and Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced

International May 15, 2026 at 14:50

US President Donald Trump left Beijing after a two-day...