jan 1, 1854 - Cholera Outbreak London
Description:
The London outbreak centered around Broad Street resulted in 616 deaths and is most remembered for the physician John Snow's study on it. He estimated that the spread of the disease was caused by germs in the water. The study led to the construction of much improved sanitation systems.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1854
Now
~ 171 years ago