may 1, 1903 - 1903 The New York State Prison system began the first systematic use of fingerprints in United States for criminal identification.
Description:
At Leavenworth State Prison, Kansas, Will West, a new inmate, was differentiated from resident convict Will West by fingerprints, not anthropometry. They were later found to be identical twins.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1903
Now
~ 122 years ago