Scotland

Sir James Young Simpson helps delivers first child to be born with the aid of anesthesia

Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, FRSE FRCPE FSA Scot (7 June 1811 – 6 May 1870), was a Scottish obstetrician and a significant figure in the history of medicine. He was the first physician to demonstrate the anaesthetic properties of chloroform on humans and helped to popularise its use in medicine.

Final run of the Edinburgh to London mail coach

The final run of the Edinburgh to London mail coach took place on July 26, 1842. This event marked the end of an era in British transportation history, as the mail coach, which had been a crucial part of the postal service and passenger transport for over half a century, was replaced by the faster and more efficient railway system.

The Educational Institute of Scotland was founded

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is the oldest teachers’ trade union in the world, having been founded in 1847 when dominies became concerned about the effect of changes to the system of education in Scotland on their professional status.

Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish Inventor of telephone, born

Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a Scottish-born, Canadian-American inventor, scientist and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.

Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the world-wide savings bank movement, died near Ruthwell

Caledonian Railway Company authorized to commence business

Caledonian Railway Company authorized to commence business.

Charles Mackintosh, born

The Mackintosh or raincoat (abbreviated as mac) is a form of waterproof raincoat, first sold in 1824, made of rubberised fabric.

Break up of Church of Scotland and formation of Free Church of Scotland

Intercity railway between Glasgow and Edinburgh opened by Queen Victoria

Poet and songwriter Robert Allan died in New York

Robert Allan (1774–1841) – Scottish Poet and Songwriter On this date, Robert Allan, a Scottish poet and songwriter, passed away in New York, just six days after emigrating from Scotland to join his son. He was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, in 1774, and worked most of his life as a handloom weaver—an occupation that deeply influenced the rhythms and themes of his poetry.