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1884 in Austria

Explore 2 historical events and records for Austria in 1884.

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Historical records for Austria in 1884

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January

6 January 1884

Death of Gregor Johann Mendel

Mendel, Gregor Johann · Science / Genetics

Death of Gregor Johann Mendel, father of genetics

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1884

Koller Demonstrates Cocaine Eye Anaesthesia

Carl Koller · Vienna · Medical Pioneer · Science / Medicine

Carl Koller demonstrated cocaine as a local anaesthetic in ophthalmic surgery, opening a new medical field.

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