Osmond Barringer, Students of Dr. Henry Louis Smith, Davidson College U.S, used X-Ray for the first time. Small objects like pins, wearing rings, a rubber covering magnifying glass, a pill box containing two 22 cartridges etc. were used by them. They spent three hours exposing the objects to the X-ray, producing the image seen above. This is the first X-ray Image ever taken.
Long distance wireless radio message was sent from Eiffel tower, Paris. Lee de Forest, a French engineer and scientist who wanted to pioneer wireless telephony, broadcasted a phonograph record show on for an audience of less than 50 people; The show was heard over 500 miles from the tower. This occasion is marked as the first ever experience of long-distance radio message transmission.
Shree Mahatma Gandhi started a new fast on Jan. 12, 1948, Declaring that he would continue until greater unity between Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities was achieved. This fast was ended after five days, when Hindus and Moslems in Delhi agreed to live in Peace. It was his Last Fast but first against differences between the castes and religions which ended successfully.
History of science society was formed at Boston. The History of Science Society is the world's largest and oldest society dedicated to understanding science, technology, medicine, and their interactions with society in their historical context. Through its publications and other activities, the Society provides scholars, decision makers and the public with historical perspectives on science policy and on the potentials, achievements, and the limitations of basic and applied science.
The Batman TV show premiered on ABC Channel on Wednesday, January 12, 1966, starring Adam West and Burt Ward. The show was a huge hit, and as Bat mania swept through American pop culture like a tidal wave, it influenced other TV shows, movies, fashions, and, of course, comic books. It ran for more than 2 years from January 1966 to March 1968.
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