jan 1, 1912 - First reported connection between smoking and lung cancer
Description:
In 1912 Dr. Alder was able to connect smoking to a very rare disease: lung cancer. At the time, lung cancer was so rare, Drs. told their students that they might never see another case in their lifetimes.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1912
Now
~ 114 years ago