John Snow, Cholera and the Battle for Broad Street
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Historical Events
Event of Interest
Major outbreak of cholera occurs in Soho, London; Physician John Snow goes on to call it "the most terrible outbreak of cholera which ever occurred in this kingdom."
1854 Highlights
About August 31, 1854
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
