1978
The first IVF baby is born
Louise Brown was born in Oldham, England, the first baby ever conceived through in vitro fertilization. Her arrival gave hope to millions of families who could not conceive naturally.
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2 things science and human progress accomplished on this date.
1978
Louise Brown was born in Oldham, England, the first baby ever conceived through in vitro fertilization. Her arrival gave hope to millions of families who could not conceive naturally.
Source: Wikipedia
1984
Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya stepped outside her spacecraft to become the first woman to perform a spacewalk. She proved space exploration belonged to everyone.
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