1859
Sep 9
| 1859 • The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issues the charter establishing the Zoological Society of Philadelphia, the first organization of its kind in the United States and founder of the nation's first zoo. |
1887
Feb 17
Age: 27y
birth of childJerome Philip Fogwell |
| 1887 • Florida A&M University opens its doors in Tallahassee, Florida. |
1938
Jun 22
Age: 78y
| 1938 • A nylon bristle toothbrush becomes the first commercial product to be made with nylon yarn. |