February 19 – On This Day in Medical History
Medical milestones, landmark publications, and notable births and deaths associated with February 19.
Events
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Births
1834 – Herman Snellen Sr (1834-1908), Dutch ophthalmologist; described Snellen Chart and Optotypes (1862) and the Snellen Fraction (1862)
Deaths
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Further reading
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