Medical milestones, landmark publications, and notable births and deaths associated with January 3.

Events

1938 – Foundation of the March of Dimes by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The name “March of Dimes” was coined by Eddie Cantor during a fundraising appeal, encouraging Americans to contribute dimes to support the fight against polio. Over the years, the March of Dimes has expanded its mission to address various health issues, including maternal health and preterm birth.

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Births

No major medical milestones added for this date yet — this page is being expanded

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Deaths

1909 – Douglas Moray Cooper Lamb Argyll Robertson (1837–1909), Scottish surgeon and ophthalmologist; described Argyll Robertson pupils (1869)

1927 – Georg Clemens Perthes (1869-1927), German surgeon; described Perthes test (1895), Perthes Lesion (1906), and Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD); (1910)

1928 – Eugene Ludovic Christian Hertoghe (1860-1928); described the Sign of Hertoghe – lateral truncated (or thinning) eyebrows signifying hypothyroidism

1933 – Gabriel Anton (1858-1933) Austrian neurologist; described Anton–Babinski Syndrome (1899)

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Further reading

• History of March of Dimes | March of Dimes

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